S’mores Brownies with Dreamy Vanilla Bean Marshmallow

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
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   2. For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 6 tbsp melted butter. Mix until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
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   3. For the brownies: In a large bowl, melt ½ cup butter. Whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
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   4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
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   5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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   6. For the marshmallow: While brownies cool slightly, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, corn syrup, and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then without stirring until it reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer.
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   7. In a stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium until soft peaks form. Slowly pour hot sugar syrup into whipping egg whites. Increase speed to high and beat for 5-7 minutes, until thick, glossy, and stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla bean paste.
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   8. Immediately spread warm marshmallow over warm brownies. Use a kitchen torch to toast until golden brown. Alternatively, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
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   9. Let brownies cool completely before slicing and serving for best results.