S'mores Brownies

For the brownie layer you can use a box brownie mix; just prepare as directed on the package. Haven't made them yet so the prep time is a guess.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• Crust

• 3  cups graham cracker crumbs, divided (about 45 crackers, crushed)
• 6  tablespoons butter, melted

• Brownie layer

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup  cocoa
• 2  cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 3  cups miniature marshmallows
• 1  cup  milk chocolate chips, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends over 2 ends. Grease foil and sides of pan.
2. For the crust, combine 2 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; mix well. Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. For the brownies, melt shortening and butter over low heat or in the microwave. Remove from heat and add cocoa, blending well with a wooden spoon. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt. Do not overmix. Pour brownie batter over graham cracker crust; spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack; cool completely.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat marshmallows on HIGH, stirring once, until slightly melted, 20-30 seconds.
5. Spread the marshmallows over the brownies.
6. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the marshmallows.
7. Spoon melted chocolate into a resealable plastic bag. Snip off 1 corner of the bag; drizzle the chocolate over the brownies.
8. When the toppings are cool, use the foil overhangs as handles and lift the brownies out of the pan; transfer to a cutting board. Cut the brownies into 24 pieces.