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Marshmallow Cocoa Puff Brownies

These Marshmallow Cocoa Puff Brownies feature a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with gooey marshmallows and crispy cocoa puff cereal for the perfect sweet and crunchy treat.
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Ingredients

For Brownie Batter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate bar
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

For Marshmallow Topping

  • 10-ounce bag of marshmallows
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups cocoa puff cereal

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper so your brownies come out perfectly.
  • In a saucepan, melt your unsalted butter until it turns a beautiful golden brown and smells nutty – this will add a rich depth of flavor to your brownies!
  • Pour this browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Add your semisweet chocolate pieces and let it sit for a few seconds before stirring. The chocolate will melt beautifully into the butter.
  • Now it’s time to add the sugars and salt! Whisk them in until fully combined. Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, and whisk again until smooth and shiny.
  • Fold in the cocoa powder and flour until your batter comes together into a thick, fudgy mixture.
  • Transfer the brownie batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Pop them in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when a toothpick comes out clean. Let these brownies cool completely once they’re done.
  • While the brownies are cooling, it’s time to make the topping! In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in your marshmallows, stirring every minute or so until they're smooth and gooey.
  • Stir in the cocoa puff cereal, coating it evenly with the marshmallow mixture. This is the fun part – the cereal adds the perfect crunch to balance the gooey topping!
  • Once your marshmallow cocoa puff mixture is ready, pour it over the cooled brownies. Use a spatula to press the mixture evenly into the dish, making sure it’s well spread out.
  • Let the brownies set at room temperature for about an hour to allow the topping to firm up.
Author: carlycampbell