Description
These Fudgy Hot Chocolate Brownies capture the cozy warmth of your favorite mug of hot cocoa. We swirl in marshmallows for that perfect gooey texture and top them with toasted marshmallows for an extra layer of fun. This recipe brings soulful, playful baking to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix (instant type)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (for swirling)
- 1 cup large marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and both sugars until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the 1 cup of mini marshmallows evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Arrange the large marshmallows over the top of the brownies. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-8 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and toasted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- You can use your favorite brand of instant hot cocoa mix.
- If you do not have a broiler, you can toast the top marshmallows with a kitchen torch.
- Allowing the brownies to cool fully helps achieve the fudgiest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: Estimate varies widely
- Sugar: Estimate varies widely
- Sodium: Estimate varies widely
- Fat: Estimate varies widely
- Saturated Fat: Estimate varies widely
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate varies widely
- Trans Fat: Estimate varies widely
- Carbohydrates: Estimate varies widely
- Fiber: Estimate varies widely
- Protein: Estimate varies widely
- Cholesterol: Estimate varies widely