Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this marshmallow brownie delight recipe that combines rich cocoa depths with gooey marshmallow swirls. Sweet squares promise indulgent comfort for dessert enthusiasts seeking pure chocolate pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 18-oz (510 g) box of brownie mix
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- eggs (amount as specified on box)
- oil (amount as specified on box)
- water (amount as specified on box)
- ¼ cup (57 g) salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Station: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 350ºF. Choose between a 9×9″ or 9×13″ pan depending on desired brownie density.
- Brownie Foundation: Blend brownie mix according to package instructions, then pour batter evenly into selected pan, smoothing the surface for uniform baking.
- Initial Baking: Bake for 30 minutes until the brownies are almost set, maintaining a slightly soft center. Watch carefully to prevent over-baking.
- Marshmallow Blanket: Immediately after initial baking, liberally scatter mini marshmallows across the entire surface, creating a complete white coverage.
- Toasting Layer: Return pan to oven for 3 minutes, allowing marshmallows to puff and turn golden brown. Remove swiftly to prevent scorching.
- Frosting Creation: While brownies cool, combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Whip with electric beaters until achieving a silky, smooth consistency, adjusting texture as needed.
- Final Assembly: Once brownies reach room temperature, generously spread chocolate frosting over the marshmallow layer, creating a luxurious, glossy finish.
Notes
- Oven Rack Positioning: Center the rack for even heat distribution and consistent browning, ensuring perfectly baked brownies.
- Pan Size Selection: Choose 9×9″ for denser, richer brownies or 9×13″ for lighter, thinner versions based on your texture preference.
- Marshmallow Melting Technique: Watch closely during the 3-minute marshmallow toasting to achieve golden, puffy clouds without burning.
- Frosting Consistency Tip: Adjust milk or powdered sugar gradually to create a smooth, spreadable chocolate frosting that complements the marshmallow layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg