Peeps S'Mores Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (56g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (13g) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (63g) all purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed (don't pack it in)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips/chunks
• + graham crackers for the bottom and ~15 peeps for the top

Instructions

1. These brownies are so fudgy and super cute for easter/spring!
2. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line/grease an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in cocoa powder & salt until fully combined.
6. Mix in oil, then gently fold in the flour until just combined (don't over mix).
7. Fold in chocolate chips/chopped chocolate.
8. Place graham crackers on to the bottom of the prepared pan.
9. Spread the batter on top of the graham cracker layer.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick near the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
11. Remove from the oven and top with peeps. Bake for another 5-7 minutes until the peeps are slightly puffed.
12. Let the brownies cool before slicing.