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Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta

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  • Author: Douaa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: ~3 hours
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These S’mores Brownies with Vanilla Bean Marshmallow bring all the nostalgic flavor of campfire s’mores into one decadent, layered dessert. With a graham cracker crust, fudgy brownie center, and fluffy homemade vanilla bean marshmallow topping, it’s the ultimate elevated s’mores brownie treat.


Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Brownie Layer:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Vanilla Bean Marshmallow Topping:

 

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup

  • 1/4 cup cold water

  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract + seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean)

  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin

  • 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)

  • Pinch of salt

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)


Instructions

  • Preheat & Prepare Pan:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Make Graham Cracker Crust:

    • Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

    • Press into the bottom of the pan.

    • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.

  • Make Brownie Layer:

    • Whisk butter and sugar until glossy.

    • Add eggs and vanilla; mix.

    • Sift in cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.

    • Pour over crust and bake 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Make Marshmallow Topping:

    • Bloom gelatin in ¼ cup cold water.

    • Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan to 240°F (soft ball stage).

    • Stir in bloomed gelatin.

    • Beat in a stand mixer on high for 8–10 minutes until fluffy.

    • Add vanilla and salt at the end.

  • Assemble & Set:

    • Spread marshmallow over cooled brownies.

    • Smooth the top and dust with powdered sugar.

    • Let set at room temp for 2 hours or chill for 1 hour.

 

  • Optional Toasting:

    • Use a kitchen torch to toast the top for that classic s’mores finish.


Notes

  • Make sure brownies are fully cooled before adding marshmallow to avoid melting.

 

  • For a richer chocolate layer, add chocolate chips or chunks to the brownie batter.