Description
Chocolate lovers find pure bliss in this mega mallow coconut brownies recipe, combining rich fudge with gooey marshmallow layers. Coconut flakes and chocolate drizzle complete this indulgent dessert that will delight your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (14 oz) sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 ⅓ cups (8 oz) bittersweet chocolate
- 1 package (10 oz) snack size Mallo Cups, or 15 regular-sized Mallo Cups
- 1 (10 oz) bag miniature marshmallows
- ¾ cup plus 2 tbsps (2.8 oz) Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp (3.3 oz) cake flour
- 1 cup (2.8 oz) unsweetened coconut
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups (7.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup plus 1 tbsp (5 oz) marshmallow creme
- 2 tbsps heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tbsps Kraft vanilla Mallow Bits
- 2 to 3 tbsps miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Coconut Preparation: Toast coconut in a preheated oven until golden and aromatic, monitoring carefully to prevent burning.
- Pan Setup: Line baking vessel with foil, ensuring complete coverage and light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Chocolate Foundation: Melt butter and bittersweet chocolate in a saucepan, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth texture.
- Batter Composition: Whisk eggs, then blend with sugar, salt, chocolate mixture, and vanilla extract until uniformly combined.
- Ingredient Integration: Sift cake flour and cocoa powder into liquid ingredients, gently folding to maintain delicate texture. Fold in toasted coconut for even distribution.
- Assembly and Initial Baking: Pour batter into prepared pan, strategically embedding Mallo Cups throughout the mixture. Bake until partially set.
- Marshmallow Enhancement: Scatter miniature marshmallows across the brownie surface during baking to create an additional layer of decadence.
- Glaze Creation: Simultaneously craft a luxurious glaze by melting chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and cream until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
- Final Touches: Once baked, drizzle prepared glaze over marshmallow-topped brownies, using a spatula to create an artistic marbled effect.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to rest at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours to set and intensify flavors before slicing and presenting.
Notes
- Coconut Toasting Technique: Watch carefully during toasting to prevent burning, ensuring a golden and fragrant result without scorching.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Line baking pan completely with foil and grease lightly to guarantee easy brownie removal and prevent sticking.
- Chocolate Melting Strategy: Melt butter and chocolate slowly, stirring constantly to create a smooth, glossy mixture without burning.
- Marshmallow Marbling Trick: Scatter marshmallows strategically during baking and drizzle glaze artistically for a professional-looking, decadent dessert finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 29 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg