Deliciously Decadent Chocolate Brownie Marshmallow Treat

[raebates]

This recipe was in my new Cooking Pleasures magazine. It had a whole brownie recipe, but I'm too lazy to type in the whole thing. They would easily work with a box mix.

You'll need:

9 whole cinnamon graham crackers
brownie mix with chocolate chunks (or ingredients for your own chocolate chip brownie recipe)
35 regular-sized marshmallows

Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan with cinnamon graham crackers. (Break them along the lines, but don't chop them up. You may need to overlap them a bit, and you may have a few left over.)

Prepare your brownie mix per instructions, and pour it into the pan over the grahams.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes, just until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.

Heat broiler. Lay the marshmallows evenly over the top on their sides. Broil 30 seconds to 2 minutes, just until marshmallows are puffed and tops are golden brown.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

[chefann]

Ooohh.... that sounds really good. I think that one's going on my PWS for this month!

 

[raebates]

I'm sitting here at work drooling on my keyboard. The picture looks amazing.

 

[pcchris]

As a Girl Scout leader, I love s'mores! This is an interesting twist, so of course I'm going to HAVE to try this one out! Thanks for posting, Rae!!!!!!

Can we use stoneware under the broiler? Haven't ever done it, and I don't want to wreck it...that's why I ask!

 

[ShanaSmith]

only problem is that you can't broil in stonware.. that means I would have to dig and see if I have glass pan left

 

[raebates]

Honestly, I think a few minutes in the oven without it being on broil would toast the marshmallows just fine. That way we could use our beloved stoneware.

 

[chefann]

I have an old recipe that had a puffed marshmallow layer in it. It called for putting a layer of mini marshmallows on the cake, then putting it back in the hot oven (not broiler) for a few minutes. The 'mallows would puff up, but not necessarily brown. That would work on these, too.

 

[raebates]

Yeah. It looks really cool with the whole marshmallows, but I think a layer of mini marshmallows would work fine.

Leave it to me to completely re-work a recipe. The Furry Guy says that, other than most PC recipes, I never make one the way it's written. He's not complaining; just observing.

 

[dannyzmom]

Oh my heavens....
::::::::drooling::::::::

 

[raebates]

i've almost got myself talked into making these this evening. I have The Furry Guy's family coming over on Saturday. These should keep really well, and I think they'll be a big hit.

I believe I'll line my pan with parchment so I can remove them from the pan before cutting. I think that will make it easier.

I also think this will go well with the brined groundhog that The Furry Guy will be serving. What do you think?

 

[nikked]

Can I get a "Trifle" from anybody out there? Layer graham crackers, brownies, and marshmallows...maybe even some marshmallow cream? Yummy!

 

[chefann]

I also think this will go well with the brined groundhog that The Furry Guy will be serving. What do you think?

Are you serious, or are you kidding? Sometimes I can't tell.

I'm not sure anything goes with brined groundhog, but then I've never had groundhog. Does it taste like chicken?

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I can just hear calling Rae's house...<ring><ring><ring><click> Road Kill Cafe - You kill 'em ~ We grill 'em!

 

[raebates]

I understand, Ann. It sounds like a joke. However, The Furry Guy shot a groundhog last fall. He cleaned and skinned it, and put it in the freezer. Currently it's thawing in my kitchen. He'll brine it and fire roast it. People who've had it say it tastes a bit like pork, but with a "wilder" taste.KG, we actually feed road kill to our cat. I have to draw the line somewhere.

 

[raebates]

So, I tried the brownies. I used a "family size" fudge brownie mix and threw in a couple of handfuls of chocolate chips. I used mini-marshmallows. I just threw them on in a single layer and popped the whole thing back in the oven (not broiler) for about 5 minutes. Holy moly, they're great!I used regular grahams instead of cinnamon, since that's what I had on hand. I bet they'd be even better with the cinnamon. Maybe that's not a good idea. They're darn near irresistible as they are.BTW, I lined the pan with parchment to make it easier to cut, since I could just pop the whole thing out of the pan. I promised my temp job co-workers that I'd bring them some tomorrow. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Okay then. That's what I'm making! I think I'll make 2 batches because it wouldn't do to make them in front of the "kids" and grandkids and not let them have some too. Maybe I'll cut ours and wrap them in saran wrap so it's neater - do you think the marshmallow will stick to the saran wrap?

 

[raebates]

It won't if you use Press N Seal.

 

[chefann]

I understand, Ann. It sounds like a joke. However, The Furry Guy shot a groundhog last fall. He cleaned and skinned it, and put it in the freezer. Currently it's thawing in my kitchen. He'll brine it and fire roast it. People who've had it say it tastes a bit like pork, but with a "wilder" taste.

This reminds me of a holiday dinner Dan and I went to several years ago. It was Dan's workplace Christmas dinner, and it was catered by one of the fancy-shmancy restaurants in town (now closed, alas). Like a wedding, the RSVP card had a place to check off which entree you wanted: chicken, beef, shrimp, vegetarian or pheasant. The evening of the party, we were sitting at the table while the meal was being served, and, at our table, the meal orders were 2 chicken, 2 beef, 5 shrimp and 1 pheasant (me). When they served mine, everyone at the table mentioned that they always wondered what pheasant tasted like. I told them that they should have ordered it, since it was their chance to have it without paying for it.Anyhoo, what reminded me is that it tasted like chicken, but a little "wilder." So I do know what you mean.

 

[raebates]

Since we've tried alligator (surprisingly good), ostrich (tastes like good, lean beef), and squirrel, groundhog isn't necessary a big stretch.

 

[BethCooks4U]

It won't if you use Press N Seal.

I don't have a press n seal and besides I'll be traveling just before Nat. Conf. in TN and WI - I don't think they have a press n seal either.














Do I? I don't think any of our things are called press n seal....

 

[raebates]

Press N Seal is made by Glad. It's plastic wrap with food-safe glue on one side. It can usually be found near the other plastic wrap. It's great!

 

[chefann]

hmmm... this confusion gives me an idea for a new thread....

 

[raebates]

Oh, yeah. If you use the mini-marshmallows, remember that marshmallows are sticky. Seriously, don't forget to spray your knife with oil after each cut, otherwise you'll lift up your marshmallow layer. It could get really messy.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Press N Seal is made by Glad. It's plastic wrap with food-safe glue on one side. It can usually be found near the other plastic wrap. It's great!

OH wait! Is that the wrap that looks kind of like a cross between saran and waxed paper? I love that stuff and I do have some! I thought you were talking about a gadget that seals food in.

 

[dannyzmom]

Can I get a "Trifle" from anybody out there? Layer graham crackers, brownies, and marshmallows...maybe even some marshmallow cream? Yummy!

Oh hellooooo! Yum!??!?!?!
Someone needs to type up a recipe for this trifle!!!

 

[dannyzmom]

Does it taste like chicken?

OMG -- DH used to have a t-shirt he got when we were dating that said "Tastes like chicken"
Oy...
I donated it to goodwill last month FINALLY

 

[dannyzmom]

So, I tried the brownies. I used a "family size" fudge brownie mix and threw in a couple of handfuls of chocolate chips. I used mini-marshmallows. I just threw them on in a single layer and popped the whole thing back in the oven (not broiler) for about 5 minutes. Holy moly, they're great!

I used regular grahams instead of cinnamon, since that's what I had on hand. I bet they'd be even better with the cinnamon. Maybe that's not a good idea. They're darn near irresistible as they are.

BTW, I lined the pan with parchment to make it easier to cut, since I could just pop the whole thing out of the pan. I promised my temp job co-workers that I'd bring them some tomorrow. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

and you're going to pop some in the mail to me tomorrow?

 

[jenniferknapp]

I saw this recipe in the same magazine and it did look sooo yummy! Now I am really going to have to try it

 

[dannyzmom]

I saw this recipe in the same magazine and it did look sooo yummy! Now I am really going to have to try it

...and send some to me, right?

 

[jenniferknapp]

hmmm... this confusion gives me an idea for a new thread....

Are you thinking of starting a thread about our favorite non-PC kitchen products? If so, I think it's a great idea!!