S’mores Brownies

Chocolate is my love language. Give me chocolate and I pretty much will do almost anything. Almost. Add some marshmallow in there and I’m toast. ;-) So I took my homemade brownie recipe and added a couple of extra things to it and came up with this. Oh. My. You guys...so good. Don’t wait to start a campfire to have some s’mores...although s’mores ARE delish. Make up a batch of these guys...you won’t be sorry.

S’mores Brownies

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs ~ beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

25 s’mores marshmallows (the flat kind. There are two sizes...I used the smaller ones.)

4 1/2 sheets of graham crackers

2 4-ounce Hershey Symphony Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray then line with parchment paper, leaving paper hanging over all four sides.

In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the sugar and stir until combined. Remove from heat.

Add the vanilla and beaten eggs and stir.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.

Add flour mixture to the butter/egg mixture and gently stir until just combined.

Pour half of the batter into the pan.

Place graham crackers on top of brownie mix.

Unwrap chocolate bars and place on top of graham crackers.

Place marshmallows on top of chocolate bars.

Pour remaining brownie mix on top of marshmallows and spread to edges.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool brownies then lift from the pan using the parchment paper. 

Run a knife around the edges to help loosen brownies, if needed.

Cut into squares.

Start the campfire....we're 

makin' s'mores brownies!

Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray then line with parchment paper, leaving paper hanging over all 

four sides.

In a medium sauce pan, melt the 

butter over medium heat. Add the 

sugar and stir until combined then remove from the heat.

Add the vanilla and beaten eggs and stir.

Whisk together the flour, cocoa, 

salt and baking powder.

Add flour mixture to the 

butter/egg mixture and gently 

stir until just combined.

Pour half of the batter into 

the pan. Place graham crackers on top of brownie mix.

Unwrap chocolate bars 

and place on top of 

graham crackers.

Next...add the marshmallows.

It's helpful to have a cute little boy place the marshmallows.

bake then cool then lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper.

Cut into squares, break out

 the milk and enjoy!

Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies

Okay....so you guys know that I am not opposed to using box mixes. Cake, brownie...whatever...if it suits my need in the moment, I’m not afraid to use it. BUT...you just canNOT go wrong with a pan of homemade brownies. And this recipe is SO good and SO simple that you’ve gotta try it. The fun thing about brownies is that you can add your preference of fun stuff inside. I added mini chocolate chips but feel free to add some nuts, too! And don’t forget the milk! Or ice cream and hot fudge...whatever floats your boat!

Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs ~ beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray then line with parchment paper, leaving paper hanging over two sides.

In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the sugar and stir until combined. Remove from heat.

Add the vanilla and beaten eggs and stir.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.

Add flour mixture to the butter/egg mixture and gently stir until just combined.

Mix in the chocolate chips.

Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30 - 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool before cutting.

Turtle Poke Brownies

Poke CAKES are fun, right? How about a poke BROWNIE? Yeah...that's right, you heard me. Chocolate, caramel, pecans...what's not to love? I saw a picture of this run through my Pinterest feed but the brownies were homemade. I decided to switch it up to a box mix because hey...this IS SIMPLE FARE, right? So starting with a basic brownie mix, you can soon have something decadent and wonderful. Richness galore....you're going to hate me. HAHAHA! To top off the whole she-bang, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. That seals the deal right there. You're welcome.

Turtle Poke Brownies




1 fudge brownie mix (plus the ingredients to make it)
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 to 1 1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
Chocolate frosting ~ recipe follows

Spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to temp on the brownie mix box.

Prepare brownie mix using the directions for CAKE LIKE brownies. Usually that means adding one extra egg.

Add 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped pecans to the batter.

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for amount of time directed on the box.

Allow pan to cool for 15 minutes.

Poke holes all over brownie with the end of a wooden spoon.

Pour 1 cup of the caramel sauce over the holes and on top. Spread to smooth.

Frost with chocolate frosting.

Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and pecans over frosting then drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.


Chocolate Frosting

6 tablespoons softened butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 tablespoons milk

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla.

Pour in enough milk to thin the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.

Frost brownies.

 

Let's make some brownies!

 

Prepare brownie mix using the 

directions for CAKE LIKE brownies. 

Usually that means adding one extra egg.

 

Add 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 

1 cup chopped pecans to the batter.

 

Pour batter into the prepared pan. 

Bake for amount of time directed 

on the box.

 

Allow pan to cool for 15 minutes. 

Poke holes all over brownie with 

the end of a wooden spoon.

 

Pour 1 cup of the caramel sauce over 

the holes and on top. Spread to smooth.

 

Now let's make the frosting. In a 

medium bowl, combine the butter, 

powdered sugar, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla.

 

Pour in enough milk to thin the 

chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.

 

Frost the brownies with chocolate 

frosting. Sprinkle remaining chocolate 

chips and pecans over frosting then 

drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.

 

Slice and eat! Don't forget the milk!

Mystery Brownies

Okay, okay....these are not *those* kind of mystery brownies. We're not in the 70's anymore so let's all move on. These are so good! I got 4 different candy bars and cut them up and tucked them inside these little goodies. You could use the same kind of candy if you're not into being surprised but then you couldn't call them "mystery brownies" anymore, could you?

Mystery Brownies



2 sticks butter ~ melted
4 eggs
4 tablespoons water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 candy bars of your choice cut into 12 pieces. I used Reese's peanut butter cups (which I didn't cut up), Snickers with almonds, Kit-Kat and Butterfinger.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, sugar, water and vanilla.

Add the cocoa and the salt and stir gently. 

Next stir in the flour and the baking powder.

Pour half of the batter into the pan.

Arrange the candy bar pieces on top of the batter. I did 3 across and 4 down.

Pour remaining batter over the candy bar pieces and smooth batter to cover.

Bake 30 - 40 minutes until brownies are done.

Allow to cool completely before cutting. 

 
Okay. Let's go!

 
Combine the melted butter, eggs, 
sugar, water and vanilla.

 
Add the cocoa and the salt and stir gently.

 
Next stir in the flour and the baking powder.

 
Cut up your candy bars into 12 pieces. 
You might have a little bit leftover and 
those are up for grabs to whoever is in 
the kitchen. Lucky you!!!

 
Pour half of the batter into the pan. 
Arrange the candy bar pieces on top of the batter.

 
Pour remaining batter over the candy 
bar pieces and smooth batter to cover.

 
Bake!

 
Look! I got a Reese's peanut butter cup! My favorite!

Salted Caramel Blondie Brownies

Salted caramel desserts are all the rage right now, aren't they? I love anything with that combo of flavors. So when a friend and I went to dinner the other day, we split something like this. I knew I could make it at home and I have to say....I think this turned out better than what we had in the restaurant. I used caramel bits instead of chocolate chips but you could certainly use the chocolate and this would be delicious. I just wanted a total caramel extravaganza going on....and I got exactly what I'd envisioned! Totally yummy!!

Salted Caramel Blondie Brownies



1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup caramel bits (found in the baking aisle by the chocolate chips)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Vanilla ice cream
Caramel ice cream sauce
Caramel popcorn (I bought a small bag in the popcorn section for $1.00)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix the brown sugar into the melted butter in a mixing bowl.

Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla.

Add flour mixture,a little at a time, mixing just until combined.

Stir in caramel bits.

Spread the batter into the prepared pan. 

Sprinkle with kosher salt.

Bake about 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool then cut into squares.

Drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve with ice cream and cracker jack popcorn.

 
Okay....here we go!

 
Stir together the dry ingredients.

 
In a mixing bowl, combine the 
brown sugar and melted butter. 
Then add the egg and the vanilla.

 
Carefully add the dry mixture.

 
Stir in the caramel bits.

 
Press into your prepared pan. 
Then sprinkle with kosher salt.

 
Bake! Allow to cool then dress it 
up all fancy-like with ice cream, 
caramel sauce and caramel corn!

 
Like this! Yummy!

Snicker Bar Brownies

Yum, yum and more yum! One of IT Guy's favorite candy bars is a Snickers so I knew right off the bat that he would love this. What I love is how easy it is. Using a cake mix was fun and these turn out just like brownies! I think the hardest part was unwrapping all those little caramels...but you know what? Worth it!

Snicker Bar Brownies



1 14-ounce bag caramels (about 50)
2/3 cup (1 5-oz. can) evaporated milk ~ divided use
1 German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter ~ melted
1 cup peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, melt unwrapped caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, nuts and remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk.

Press half of the dough into prepared pan. This will be a thin layer.

Bake 6 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and pour caramel mixture over the dough. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Crumble remaining dough over caramel and return to the oven for another 15 - 20 minutes until top is set and brownies pull away from the sides of the pan.

Cool brownies in the pan for 30 minutes then chill until firm.

Here the goods. NOTE: I only 

used one can of evaporated milk. 

Two are shown but I only used ONE.

Melt the caramels with 1/3 

cup of the evaporated milk.

Combine the cake mix, melted butter, 

peanuts and the remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk.

Just like this.

Add half of the batter to a 9x13 inch pan. 

This will be a thin layer. Bake 6 minutes until set.

Then carefully pour the melted caramels 

over the partially baked layer and spread gently.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Crumble the remaining batter 

mixture over the chocolate chips.

Bake it up! Center will be a little jiggly 

but will firm up as it cools. Allow to 

cool completely before slicing.

Slice and enjoy!