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Bonfire Brownies from The Half Baked Harvest Cookbook + Sneak Peak!
Hey, hi!! Today is such a fun day here at Half Baked Harvest!! Not only am I sharing one of my favorite summer recipes from my yet to be released cookbook, but I am also sharing an exclusive sneak peek as well!
Ahhh! First things first. The cookbook’s release is literally just months away, I’m talking only TWO months until the book’s publication. That’s all of July, all of August, and then just twelve days in September! If you had some trouble with the math (that would be me), that works out to September 12th! Just three days before my birthday. <–kind of fun, right?!
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I know so many of you are excited for the cookbook’s release, so today I thought it would be fun if I teased you all with a little summertime sneak peek of what’s inside my new cookbook. Plus, I want to tell you all about how you can access a few of the summer recipes from the book early. Like TODAY (if you’re super curious skip down to the last paragraph for all the info!)!!
With the 4th of July on Tuesday, I thought these Bonfire Brownies from the book would be the perfect recipe to share. Not only are they sinfully delicious, but they absolutely scream summer! These brownies have been declared the best brownies ever by every member of the Gerard family…plus all “adopted” family members. They are just that good.
Think of your favorite s’more: the marshmallow…all warm and toasty, sandwiched between two sheets of graham crackers, and multiple squares of melting Hershey’s milk chocolate. Now add fudge brownies and salted pretzels. Oh, yes, I went there, and you are going to love it! Here’s how these brownies break down layer by layer: graham cracker, fudge brownie studded with salty pretzels, chocolate squares, and toasted marshmallow. <–aka the bonfire brownie.
Trust me, if you make these brownies this week you will, no doubt, gain celebrity status. But, if you pull them out of the oven only to realize that sharing is just not an option, trust me I get that. No shame.
OKok, and now the super exiting part! As I mentioned the book does not come out until September 12th, BUT I have so many fun summer recipes in the book that I’m just dying to share with you all. Sooooo, here’s how you can access those recipes early and get a sneak peek of the cookbook!
All you need to do is head over to Amazon and pre-order the cookbook. If you preorder the book now, you’ll be given access to FIVE summer recipes from the book, all in the form of a pretty little PDF that you can download immediately after pre-ordering. Yes, yes, yes – five brand new recipes from the cookbook, today. I know, I know, so exciting! <– I seriously am so excited. I hope you LOVE the recipes!
So not only can you have these brownies for your summer fun, but you can also have five of my favorite summer recipes…which may or may not include a pasta and an ice cream. Wink, wink.
How To Pre-Order and Gain Access to 5 Summer Recipes from the Cookbook
Step one: pre-order the cookbook.
Step Two: follow the directions on this form, enter your information, and download the PDF directly from the site.
DONE. It will take maybe five minutes tops. So easy.
For those of you who have already pre-ordered the cookbook (THANK YOU), just copy the purchase order/transaction number from your receipt and follow the steps on this form, enter your information, and download the PDF directly from the site.
So did I sell you yet?!?! Hmmmm……..
I think it was the brownies! Don’t forget to head on over and pre-order now. Then simply fill out this quick form to have my 5 favorite summer recipes right now!! <–do it.
Then be sure to make these brownies. Happy Sunday!
Bonfire Brownies
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories Per Serving: 211 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4-5 whole graham cracker sheets
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces milk (or semi sweet) chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon high-quality instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon Kahlúa (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup smoked almonds, chopped
- ½ cup mini pretzel twists
- 1-2 (1.5-ounce) chocolate bars (I like Hershey’s), broken into squares
- 2 cups large square marshmallows, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, letting some hang over the edges of the pan.2. Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, being sure the entire bottom is covered—you may need to break some to fit.3. Put the butter and milk chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Add the sugar and whisk until completely combined. Add the vanilla, coffee, Kahlúa (if using), and eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until smooth and just combined. Try not to overmix the batter; it will be thick. Fold in the almonds. Pour the batter over the graham crackers in the baking dish. Gently press the pretzels on top. 4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the brownies are set on top. Remove from the oven and immediately add the chocolate bar pieces to the top of the brownies—the chocolate will melt over the brownies. Add the marshmallows evenly over the chocolate and then return the brownies to the oven. After 5 minutes, turn on the broiler. Wearing oven mitts, position a rack in the top third of the oven. Broil the brownies for 15 to 30 seconds, or until the tops of the marshmallow are just golden—watch closely, as they burn fast. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. 5. Lift the brownie block out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into squares.
Hi! Just wondering where you find smoked almonds? My grocery store has a “smokehouse” variety from Blue Diamond. Would that work or would it be too salty?
Hey Elise,
Those would be great for you to use!! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Easy to make and everyone really liked this! The graham cracker bottom mixed with homemade brownies and melted chocolate on top everyone loved. I omitted the almonds and put int 1/2 tablespoons (not a full tablespoon) of the instant coffee and I still could taste the coffee but wasn’t over powering. Overall very easy and so delicious with some vanilla ice cream on the side.
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so very much for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Made these last night and everyone loved them. Thank you!
Thank you Linda! xTieghan
Made these tonight and oh my word they are tasty! I am not a milk chocolate fan so I used semi sweet for all the chocolate which was fabulous! I also make my own marshmallows to take them over the top! Perfection! ?
Thank you so much Ashley!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you!! xTieghan
Love your recipes and have made lots of your amazing items for my family. This one was just too rich for everyone, including my teenagers. I think the chocolate bars on top of the brownie were just too much…
Hi Todd! I am sorry to hear that! Are there any questions I could help you with? I hope you all enjoy other recipes of mine! xTieghan
We made these brownies tonight in high hopes of taking them for our family Christmas Eve dinner party. We were disappointed, however, in the overpowering taste of coffee. It burned my throat and made for a very unpleasant flavor. I would suggest using just ONE TEASPOON rather than one TABLESPOON (or none) of the instant coffee granules. Would not recommend this recipe as written.
Hi! I am really sorry to hear that! Please let me know if you have any questions! xTieghan
Hey Tiegan these super brownies look beaut! They look so…………tasty and very tempting. I guess I will have to hide them from the 3 fellows here or I don’t think I will get any. A big fan from Melbourne Australia
Thanks for recipe and emails that you send I guess I will be another after that gorgeous recipe book
Kind regards Chris
Hi Chris! So glad you like these and I hope you get to try one haha! Thank you so much! xTieghan
These look so amazing I’m thinking about making them for our schools bake sale. I just have a question about cutting them. Since the bottom is graham crackers I’m wondering if they cut nice and straight without cracking? I can’t wait!!
Hi! These cut very nicely, so they are great for a bake sale! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
Can these be made a day or night ahead of time and if so how should they be stored?
Yes, you can make them the night before. Store in an airtight container at room temp. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Great tutorial in video, i love it. Thanks a lot. Btw i’m your fans from indonesia 🙂
Thank you so much!
Help! For a brit, what’s is broiling in the oven??
It’s the highest temp! Let me know if you have questions.
This was Amazing! , made for our movie night dessert, movie was scooby doo camp scare & this dessert was a huge hit with the kids. A great take on a monster s’more!!! Love all your creative twists on your reicpes.
Thank you!
Wow, that sounds like an amazing night Karen! Thanks so much!
Hi Tieghan,
I preordered your book through Ibooks, can I get the recipies as well?
Love from Denmark!
Camilla,
Hi Camilla! Thank you so much! Yes of course! Here is how! Let me know if you have questions. The links are all located within this post. 🙂
How To Pre-Order and Gain Access to 5 Summer Recipes from the Cookbook
Step one: pre-order the cookbook.
Step Two: follow the directions on this form, enter your information, and download the PDF directly from the site.
DONE. It will take maybe five minutes tops. So easy.
For those of you who have already pre-ordered the cookbook (THANK YOU), just copy the purchase order/transaction number from your receipt and follow the steps on this form, enter your information, and download the PDF directly from the site.
Congratulations, Thiegan! Your website brings so much joy to so many and what a thrill for you to have your first book published.
Well done!
Alexandra, a fan from South Australia ❤️
Awh thank you so much!!
I don’t know how I missed this post, but these brownies look incredible and I can’t wait for your book to be here!! 🙂
I am so excited for you to see it!! Thank you Laura!