Make Ahead Brownie S'mores In Ramekins

For the prep:

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray 6 6-ounce ramekins with baking spray. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan or in a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
2. Place the graham crackers in a ziplock bag and finely crush with the back of a spoon (just keep tapping it until the crackers are nicely crushed) or a rolling pin. Set aside.

For the graham cracker shortbread layer:

1. Melt the butter in a medium size microwave-safe bowl by cooking on high power for 30-40 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and add the crushed graham crackers. Stir to combine.
2. Add the powdered sugar, flour and salt and continue to stir with a fork until everything is well combined. The mixture will be crumbly.
3. Working quickly, while the dough is still warm, divide it between the 6 prepared ramekins and tamp them down with the bottom of a small, flat-bottom glass or teaspoon. Set aside.

For the brownie layer:

1. In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Cook on high power for 45 seconds then stir and continue to cook and stir for 15-second intervals until the mixture is melted and smooth.
2. Whisk in the cocoa, sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add the egg and whisk for 30 seconds until smooth and well combined. Lastly, add the flour and stir, just until the flour disappears.
3. Divide the brownie mixture into the 6 ramekins on top of the shortbread layer. Tuck one square of Hershey bar or a small piece of chocolate into the brownie mixture.
4. Bake (on the sheet pan or in the baking pan) for 22-25 minutes. The brownie layer will be shiny and dry on the top. Remove from the oven. If preparing in advance let the ramekins cool on a cooling rack until just before serving. If serving right away, allow the ramekins to cool for 10 minutes, then follow the directions below.

For the marshmallow topping and to finish:

1. Preheat (or increase the temperature) the oven to 400˚F. Fill the ramekins with mini marshmallows. (I like to mound them up in the center, slightly over the top of the ramekins). Return the ramekins to a sheet pan or baking pan and bake for 2-5 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the marshmallow are slightly puffed.
2. Tuck a snack-size Hershey bar or a small piece of chocolate into the top of each dessert. (I like to make a slit with a small, sharp knife to tuck the Hershey bar into.)
3. Sing your favorite campfire song and ENJOY!