It's been well documented that I love a s'mores in any form. It's also been well documented that my best friend Matt hates them. It's truly the only point of contention in our relationship and I think I might have brought him around with these S'more Blondies!
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Why I Love This Recipe
S'mores are known for their classic combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. They are quintessential summertime in my opinion. Add into that mix the base of a blondie, when these flavors are perfectly blended into a rich, buttery blondie base, and it's basically game over. If you want to be super extra, you can give each little slice of S'more Blondie a schmear of Marshmallow Fluff and a quick blow torch and you're just setting yourself up to win awards! I promise these S'more Blondies will make you everyones best friend for the foreseeable future.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Butter
- Light brown sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Mini marshmallows
- Hershey's Chocolate
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallow Fluff, optional
* full ingredient list is below with exact measurements*
How to Make
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar and mix with a spoon until combined. Add the vanilla and eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and baking soda and slowly mix until just combined. The batter will be a bit stiff, but that's normal. Fold in ½ of the chocolate and all of the marshmallows.
Spray a 9x9 metal baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking sheet and poke the remaining chocolate and all of the graham crackers into the batter on top and transfer it into the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the S'more Blondies have baked, remove them from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Slice the S'more Blondies into squares or rectangles. Add a dollop of marshmallow fluff on top of each one as desired and toast with a blow torch before serving
Tips & Tricks
S'more Blondies can be customized with different types of chocolate, such as milk, dark, or white chocolate. Some recipes also add extras like nuts or caramel for added complexity.
This one is KEY: you must use a metal 9x9 baking dish for this S'more Blondies recipe! This will yield the best results for a number of reasons. Using a metal pan when baking blondies is important because it promotes even heat distribution, leading to better and more consistent baking results. Using a glass pan will increase baking time and overcook the edges of the brownies.
FAQ's
What is the difference between blondies and brownies?
Blondies are similar to brownies but without cocoa powder, giving them a vanilla or butterscotch flavor. While brownies are chocolate-based, blondies have a rich, buttery taste and are often flavored with brown sugar, giving them a caramel-like undertone.
Can I use white sugar instead of brown sugar in S'more Blondies?
You can use white sugar, but it will alter the flavor and texture. Brown sugar contains molasses, which adds moisture and a deeper flavor to blondies. If you use white sugar, the blondies may be less moist and lack the caramel notes that brown sugar provides. Add a tablespoon or two of molasses if that's available.
How do I know when blondies are done baking?
Blondies are done when the edges are set and slightly pulled away from the pan, and the center is just set but still a little soft. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not raw batter. Overbaking can make them dry.
Why is it important to use a metal plan when baking blondies?
Using a metal pan when baking blondies is important because it promotes even heat distribution, leading to better and more consistent baking results. Using a glass pan will increase baking time and overcook the edges of the brownies.
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S'more Blondies with Marshmallow Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Hershey's Chocolate roughly chopped
- ½ cup graham crackers roughly chopped
- marshmallow fluff optional but encouraged!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar and mix with a spoon until combined. Add the vanilla and eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and slowly mix until just combined. The batter will be a bit stiff, but that's normal. Fold in ½ of the chocolate and all of the marshmallows.
- Spray a 9x9 metal baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking sheet and poke the remaining chocolate and all of the graham crackers into the batter on top and transfer it into the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the blondie brownies have baked, remove them from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
- Slice into squares or rectangles. Add a dollop of marshmallow fluff on top of each one as desired and toast with a blow torch before serving.
If you don’t wish to use metal (teflon coated) pan, is there another option besides glass that you’d recommend?
This is delicious, although I think I baked it too long bc it seemed so wobbly in the middle. Can you please add some notes about texture to look for?
These were delicious! They did take longer to bake for me (in a 9x9), about 40ish minutes total. An easy and fun summer dessert!
Wait! Whaaaaat???? Can't wait to dig into this!