Gooey 5 Minute Prep S’mores Brownies
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These gooey S’mores Brownies are the easiest way to bring campfire flavor straight to your kitchen with layers of buttery graham crackers, fudgy brownie batter, melty chocolate, and golden brown marshmallows.

Easy, Gooey, and Ready in Minutes
If you’ve ever wished you could have s’mores without the campfire (and without the mess), these 5-Minute Prep S’mores Brownies are your answer. They’re soft and fudgy on the inside with that perfect crunchy graham cracker crust and a gooey marshmallow layer that toasts up beautifully under the broiler. Speaking of fudgy goodness, if you haven’t tried our Tiger Butter recipe yet, you’re missin’ out!
This recipe keeps all the best parts of classic s’mores: graham crackers, milk chocolate, and gooey marshmallow, but turns them into rich, sliceable brownies that stay soft for days! And if you’re cravin’ those classic campfire s’mores, check out this S’mores in the Oven recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need
- Graham Crackers
- Butter, melted
- Brownie mix (8×8 size)
- Chocolate chips
- Marshmallow cream or a Bag of marshmallows
- Ingredients to make brownies according to the package directions

Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Build the Graham Cracker Base
Start by lining the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish with graham cracker squares. You can break or trim them slightly if needed to make them fit snugly. Brush the crackers with melted butter, which adds flavor and helps them stay crisp under the brownie layer.


2. Mix the Brownie Batter
In a large mixing bowl, prepare your brownie batter according to the package directions. If you want to bump up the chocolate flavor, stir in a teaspoon of espresso powder or a handful of dark chocolate chips. Pour the batter evenly over your graham cracker crust, then use a flexible spatula to spread it into a smooth, even layer.


3. Add Chocolate and Bake
Sprinkle chocolate chips across the top of the batter before baking. Follow the bake time on your brownie mix until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool for about 5 minutes before moving to the next step.

4. Toast the Marshmallow Layer
Once baked, switch your oven to low broil. Top your brownies with mini marshmallows or a layer of marshmallow fluff. Broil on the top rack, at least six inches away from the heat, for just 1–2 minutes, until the tops turn golden brown and slightly melty. Watch closely! Marshmallows go from toasted to burned in seconds.



If you’ve got a kitchen torch, this is the perfect time to use it for precise, evenly toasted tops.

5. Cool, Slice, and Serve
Let your brownies cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes so the marshmallow layer can set a little. Then slice into squares with a sharp knife coated in nonstick spray or lightly oiled; it’ll help you get clean cuts through that sticky, gooey top!


Storing and Reheating
To keep your brownies soft and fresh, store them in an airtight container lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper, separating the layers with plastic wrap or parchment paper. You can also freeze individual squares for up to a month, just thaw and warm slightly before serving so the chocolate gets melty again!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. If you’ve got a favorite homemade brownie recipe that’s rich and fudgy, use it instead of a boxed mix. Just make sure it fits a standard 8×8 pan.
Nope! Mini marshmallows, or even large ones cut in half, will work perfectly. The cream just gives a smoother, spreadable layer. If you have any leftovers, you can also whip up a batch of Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow!
Yes! Double the recipe for a 13×9-inch pan. Just keep an eye on the bake time; thicker layers might need a few extra minutes.
Pop a square in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring back that gooey s’mores texture and melty chocolate.

Ingredients
- Graham Crackers Enough to cover the bottom of the baking dish
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 pkg brownie mix 8×8 size
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream or 8-ounce bag of marshmallows
- Ingredients to make brownies according to the package directions
Instructions
- Line the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish with graham crackers. Brush with melted butter.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread over the top of graham crackers. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake according to directions on the brownie mix package.
- Remove from oven. Turn the broiler on low. Top brownies with marshmallows or spread with marshmallow cream. Place under broiler (at least six inches away from it) for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Watch carefully and do not leave unattended while it is browning because this will happen fast.
- Allow to cool slightly, cut, and enjoy!
Oh my!! About “all” I can say is WOW!! Christy… I do believe you just keep getting better and better “all of the time!!’
YUM-YUM!! Now these are pure AWESOMENESS!! ; ()
Love and Blessings to you and yours, Christy!! Thanks for “another better than GOOD one!!”
LOL, I just love you Kaye! Hope you enjoy…and stay warm!!
Wow, great recipe! Now I’m dying to know what humor the grumps of the world have deprived us of. : ) I’m a butter eater, but I love butter/margarine humor. The worst that could happen with margarine consumption is …ummm…I eat margarine? 🙂 Maybe I get to heaven earlier? ; ) Hee hee!
I so appreciate your consideration towards the “party-poopers” of the world though. I fear I still need to work on showing that level of love. Thanks, Christy!
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Girl, you don”t shine you sparkle. Way to Christy!!
Awww, thank you Jeanette!!
I’m glad you’re getting back well on your feet. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see you on your tour due to not having a car, but It was so nice to see pictures of you up and around enjoying yourself.
I know a S’more lover who will enjoy this like no tomorrow. Plus I tried making brownies from the scratch recently and holy crud. I never want to buy a pack of mix again. I’d never knock anyone else for doing it and I’m sure I will again eventually, I just couldn’t believe the difference. Holy crud!
Thank you Ellen, I am so sorry you couldn’t make it to a book signing. Hopefully we will get to meet up one day!
Love your inspirational posts, they always make me really think about life, and give encouragement! The brownies look GREAT! I’d rather have the marshmallow cream than the mini marshmallows any day…thanks for a great post and recipe!
By the way, I won a copy of your “Come Home to Supper” cookbook from Heather Tallman’s “Basil Momma” blog, and it’s just awesome! I was so thrilled when I won, and am so proud to have it. Have a great week!
Deb
I hope you enjoy the book Debbie, CONGRATULATIONS on winning it!!
Christy, I’m glad you’re feeling much better! Hopefully the pain will diminish soon. I get what you mean about just growing accustomed to pain. In October I suddenly needed surgery for a condition, and feel ill much of the time now. I am an optimistic, upbeat person and before the surgery when I was sick and in a lot of pain, and as I recovered, and now as well, I’m in a cheery mood 95% of the time. Might as well be happy and cheerful, right?!
The brownies look amazing. I have 0 interest in football, but will be making a dessert for my husband to take to a friend’s Super Bowl party this weekend. My plan had been to make Carmelitas (never made ’em and they look amazing), but might need to make these brownies instead! I’ll let my husband choose which he’d rather have 🙂
I so agree!! Cheerful and Happy it is!!
Hi Christy! I greatly enjoyed meeting you again when you spoke at the Mesquite, Texas Barnes & Noble in the fall! Love your new book! I initially met you and your lovely lemon pie in Austin at Book People. What a joy it was to discover you and your first book! Thanks again for the marvelous gift of the superb recipes, encouragement and LOVE you send out on Southern Plate!
Now this is NOT to scare you AT ALL. However, I feel a responsibility to pass along on to you (and all the Southern Plate family) a piece of information I just learned. If you are still experiencing pain at times where you broke bones, it’s good to have your doctor check you again carefully. Usually this is just part of healing. But rarely, a person can have a blood clot hiding out near an old bone break, even months later, and that can turn serious. Pain or discomfort is sometimes the only sign. (You can read other symptoms online.) My husband’s cousin in her early 50’s had a clot hiding out months after her ankle break. Nobody knew it was there. She evidently thought it was just her bones healing, and she was the kind to ignore discomfort and cheerfully go through her day, loving others. Sadly, about two weeks ago she collapsed and died. It turned out that there was a clot and the clot had broken loose. So it’s good to get checked out if bone breaks continue to hurt or ache.
Christy, we all want you to be a great-great grandma someday and to doing Southern Plate until you are 125, ha ha, so take good care of yourself!
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep that in mind and thanks for the information.