This Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe is a decadent and gooey recipe, which is made with a buttery graham cracker crust and toasted marshmallows. It’s the perfect indoor treat, ready in about 1 hour.
Jump to RecipeCampfire S’mores Brownie Recipe Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Topping:
- 9 large marshmallows
- 5 Hershey’s bars (or preferred chocolate bars)
- 4½ cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup chocolate sauce
How To Make Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe
- Prep the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes to set the crust.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a larger bowl, stir the melted butter with the sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is glossy.
- Make the batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
- Bake the brownie: Pour the brownie batter over the pre-baked crust, spreading it to the edges. Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Crucial: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Broil the marshmallows: Once cooled, cut the brownies into 9 even squares (you can leave them in the pan or remove them). Place one large marshmallow on top of each square. Turn your oven to broil. Place the brownies under the broiler for 1–2 minutes. Watch closely, as marshmallows go from golden to burnt in seconds.
- Assemble and serve: While the marshmallows are warm and gooey, press half a Hershey’s bar into the side or top of each marshmallow. Serve immediately in a bowl with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Cooling is Key: It is very important to let the brownie layer cool completely before cutting or broiling the marshmallows. If you cut warm brownies, they will fall apart and lose their structure.
- Broiler Safety: When toasting the marshmallows, stay right in front of the oven door. The sugar in the marshmallows caramelizes instantly. If you look away, you might end up with charcoal.
- Crust Texture: Press the graham cracker crust down very firmly using the bottom of a measuring cup. This ensures the crust holds together when you slice the bars.
- Chocolate Choice: While Hershey’s is traditional for S’mores, you can use dark chocolate for a less sweet version, or even peanut butter cups for a twist.
What To Serve With Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe
This is a rich, plated dessert that mimics a brownie sundae.
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: The cold creaminess balances the hot, gooey marshmallow.
- Hot Fudge: For extra chocolate intensity.
- Cold Milk: Essential for washing down the rich chocolate.
- Fresh Strawberries: To cut through the sweetness.
How To Store Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe
- Room Temperature: Store leftover brownie bars (without the ice cream) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: To revive the “fresh off the fire” texture, microwave a brownie square for 10-15 seconds to soften the marshmallow and chocolate before adding fresh ice cream.
- Freeze: You can freeze the baked brownie bars (without the marshmallow topping) for up to 3 months. Thaw and broil the marshmallows fresh when ready to serve.
Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 550
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 75g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 55g
- Protein: 6g
Nutrition information is estimated per fully loaded serving with ice cream.
FAQs
Yes! You can use a standard box brownie mix for the center layer. Prepare it according to the package instructions, pour it over the pre-baked crust, and adjust baking time as needed (usually 35-40 minutes for box mixes).
No, the oven broiler works perfectly to toast the marshmallows. However, if you have a kitchen torch, you can use it to toast the marshmallows individually for more control.
If the crust falls apart, it likely wasn’t pressed down firmly enough or didn’t have enough butter. Ensure the crumbs are fully moistened with butter before pressing them into the pan.
Campfire S’mores Brownie Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy9
servings20
minutes30
minutes550
kcalA layered dessert bar featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a fudgy brownie center, and a toasted marshmallow topping, served sundae-style with ice cream.
Ingredients
Crust: 2 cups graham crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
Brownie: 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs.
Topping: 9 large marshmallows, 5 chocolate bars, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan.
- Mix crust ingredients; press into pan. Bake 5 mins.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Stir in dry mix.
- Pour batter over crust. Bake 23-25 mins. Cool completely.
- Cut into squares. Top with marshmallows.
- Broil 1-2 mins until golden (watch carefully).
- Press chocolate into warm marshmallow. Serve with ice cream.
Notes
- Marshmallows: Use standard large marshmallows, not the jumbo “roasters” (too big) or minis (will melt too fast).
- Pan: An 8×8 pan creates a thick, fudgy brownie. A 9×9 pan will result in a thinner, crispier bar.
