Description
Indulgent chocolate lovers savor these hot cocoa brownies that meld rich fudgy textures with marshmallow warmth. Sweet memories emerge from each chocolatey square, inviting you to wrap your hands around a comforting winter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint (optional)
- Drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges are fully covered for easy removal.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy with no remaining lumps.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs in a separate large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, creating a rich, uniform chocolate batter.
- Sift flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, carefully folding until just combined to maintain a tender brownie texture.
- Pour the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent thickness.
- Sprinkle additional hot cocoa mix across the surface of the batter for an extra layer of chocolate intensity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick that should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out the parchment and cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with marshmallows for a classic hot cocoa-inspired presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire brownie experience.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature to create a smoother, more uniform batter that blends effortlessly.
- Gently fold ingredients to maintain air pockets, resulting in a fudgier, more decadent brownie texture that melts in your mouth.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, keeping the same measurements for a delightful alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg