Behold the S’mores brownie bars!
Summer or not, everyone is lining up for S’mores everything and the first to go are these S’mores Brownie Bars!
Here’s a loaded up brownie recipe that includes a layer of thick chewy graham crackers as the base
With loads of vegan marshmallows followed by a slathering of chocolate ganache!
Just three quick and easy recipes and about an hour and a half you are on your way!
You probably already have everything you need in your pantry!
All you need to buy are the Dandies Marshmallows *not sponsored and
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Notes for Success:
This fudge brownie recipe I am using is by far my favorite because there are no weird egg replacers needed and the result is the most rich and decadent fudge brownie you will ever try!
And I use a combination of cocoa powder and semi sweet chocolate with brewed coffee to bring out the best in the chocolate
However I understand that some people are opposed to using coffee in their recipes
Coffee and chocolate are literal soulmates and believe me, you will not taste a lick of coffee!
But for those who are really against using it, you can sadly replace the coffee portion with water
In the video you will notice I made this recipe to fit in a standard loaf pan|
But for this double batch listed below it will fit into an 8″ x 8″ pan
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE THESE BARS!
S'mores Fudge Brownie Bars
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Base Layer:
- Nabisco Graham Crackers 10 crackers (there are 9 in 1 sleeve) (140g)
- Vegan Butter 8 Tablespoons (113g)
- Granulated Sugar 4 Tablespoon (56g) *OPTIONAL
For the Brownie Batter:
- All Purpose Flour 2 cups (250g)
- Baking Powder ½ teaspoon
- Salt ½ teaspoon
- Granulated Sugar 11oz (310g) *this is approx 1½ cups
- Vegan Butter 12Tablespoons (173g)
- Molasses 4 teaspoons
- Strong Brewed Coffee 6 fluid ounces (170ml)
- Semi Sweet Chocolate chunks 3 ounces (85g)
- Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (85g)
- Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons (10ml)
- Chocolate Chips 1 cup (optional)
- ½ Recipe Ganache
- Plant Milk 4 fluid ounces (1/2 cup)
- Dandies Vegan Mini Marshmallows1½ cup
- Additional Graham Crackers for the topping 2- sheets
Instructions
- First prepare the graham cracker base layer by crushing the graham crackers in a food processor add the sugar and the melted vegan butter and process to the consistency of wet sand
- Press this tightly into the bottom of the greased and parchment lined standard loaf pan, freeze while you prepare the brownie layer
- Bring the vegan butter & molasses to a boil
- Add the cocoa powder & first semi sweet chocolate and whisk to melt smooth
- Add the hot coffee and then transfer to a large mixing bowl, add the vanilla extract & the sugar
- Whisk smooth
- Sift the flour, baking powder & salt into the batter and stir just to combine, do not over mix
- Add the optional chocolate chips to the batter
- Pour the brownie batter over the graham cracker crust
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs
- As soon as the brownie comes out of the oven, turn the oven off & sprinkle the marshmallows over top and place back in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the marshmalllows
- Cool completely then prepare the ganache by combining the chopped chocolate and milk in a small sauce pot over low heat stirring constantly until it is melted and smooth
- Cool slightly then pour over the marshmallows in the pan.
- Add crushed graham crackers to the top
- You can serve this directly out of the pan, or refrigerate it for about 1 hour so it all sets and you can then unmold it, slice and serve.
Notes
S'mores fudge brownie bars can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze wrapped well for up to 2 months
Bring to room temperature before serving.
I would love to make these for my daughter’s birthday, can I use flax egg instead?
yes, but as I wrote in the blog post, I tested this recipe with the vegan egg and it came out the best. Let me know how you like it with the flax instead
Can I use 1 regular egg instead of a substitute?
Have you tried this o e GF yet (not worried about the Graham cracker part, I’ve seen gf Graham crackers.
Also have you had success making your own marshmallows? Even as a sauce?
Hi Judy yes to marshmallows CLICK HERE FOR A RECIPE
I have not tried this brownie recipe with GF flour though ~ sorry!
Thank you Gretchen for the recipe..
Hi Gretchen! I am a vegan recipe alchemist as well, and absolutely love your ideas! What about forgoing the espresso powder and using cold strong-brewed coffee in place of the cold water that is whipped with the VeganEgg?
Hi! YES that would be absolutely fine!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I was going to double the recipe and bake in an 8×8 pan. Should I cook them for the same amount of time? Thanks for your help!
Hey there! awesome you’re welcome! I noted exactly that in the notes section on the recipe, specifically if you want to bake 8X8 pan, you may have to bake a few minutes longer, but the toothpick test is a good indicator
Thank you! I should have read more carefully, but I surely appreciate your reply!
Me again…sorry. Quick question about the cocoa: it says 1/2 + 1 TB (42 grams). Is that supposed to be 1/2C + 1TB, or are the gram measurements wrong? Thanks for your help!
Hey sorry I did not get this notification!! But yes it is 1/2 CUP + 1 Tbs
thankyou for noting that I will correct it!