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One of my favorite summer time activities is eating outside. As soon as the snow melts and the grass is green, we clean off the grill and pull out the picnic table. Our youngest rides his bike or plays in the sprinkler while the adults sit and chat as the smell of BBQ drifts through the air. It’s a perfect Sunday afternoon. Typically we throw on some burgers or chicken, but this week we were inspired by #PriceChopperBBQ and ready for some sausage dogs.
Hillshire “Smokey Burbon” American Craft Sausage in a tasty, grilled New England style bun
Hillshire American Craft Sausage was destined to hit our plates. This is a brand new line of handcrafted, small batch smoked sausage – perfect for grilling. These products feature real ingredients and bold, exciting flavors like Jalapeño & Cheddar, Garlic & Onion, and – our favorite, featured above – Smoky Bourbon. Precooked and packed with flavor, these sausages are ready fast and easy so you have more time to relax and enjoy your day.
After the warm sun and sizzling sausages, the kids needed a way to cool off and hydrate. I froze some Gatorade (Cool Blue and Tropical flavors) in molds the night before and the kids loved them.
Frozen Gatorade pops in “Cool Blue” and “Tropical” flavors
Our local Price Chopper had a great sale – 77¢ per bottle for AdvantEdge card holders. We shop Price Chopper every week and love the AdvantEdge savings, so you know I had my card readyfor this #CollectiveBias shopping trip. I love that it’s only a few blocks from home, has all the brands I love and still has that hometown feel with some of the friendlies staff. Unfortunately, shopping for sausage and Gatorade also lead me to the dessert aisle. I was a goner.
Once I hit the Betty Crocker section I knew exactly what I needed to make: S’Mores Brownie Cupcakes.
We do love our fire pit and we roast marshmallows several nights per year. But, sometimes an afternoon BBQ is just too hot already. Building a fire is the last thing we want to do when we’re trying to cool off. Luckily, with this recipe, you can keep your cool and still enjoy the chewy, chocolate goodness of s’mores in your backyard.
I selected Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix (it includes a package of real Hershey’s Syrup…oh my goodness), but you can use any brand or style of brownie mix you prefer.
You can also prepare these in squares. I made a batch of each, but this recipe follows the steps for cupcakes.
This recipe is just so easy, you may find yourself making s’mores even when you’re staying indoors. Pay close attention, however, when you toast your marshmallows at the end. They can burn up quickly! I turned on my oven light and watched every second until they were done. It doesn’t take long – so keep an eye on them!
S’MORES BROWNIE CUPCAKES
- 1 box Betty Crocker (or other) Brownie Mix
- eggs, water and oil according to brownie mix box
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (approx. one sleeve of graham crackers)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- Grind graham crackers in food processor until fine
- add butter and sugar - mix well
- place cupcake liners in cupcake tins
- using your fingers, mold graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and sides of cupcake liners
- Set in refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes
- Prepare brownie mix as instructed on box
- Remove cupcake tins from refrigerator and fill each ⅓ of the way with brownie mix
- Bake as directed
- Remove from oven and cover the top of each cupcake with mini marshmallows
- Switch oven to BROIL
- Place cupcakes back in oven until marshmallows are lightly browned on top
- Remove and place on rack to cool before removing cupcake liners
You can find more great grilling inspiration on the Price Chopper Pinterest Page
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