What can you add to brownies to make them special?

Mix in nuts, cookies, or extra chocolate. Swirl in caramel, peanut butter, or cream cheese. For crunch, try pretzels or chips. Add flavor with espresso, citrus zest, or spices.

Can I use marshmallows in place of marshmallow creme?

Yes. Melt marshmallows with a little butter over low heat or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Use about 8–10 regular marshmallows (or 1 cup minis) to replace 1/4 cup of creme. The texture will be slightly thicker but works in most recipes.

What are the 5 ingredient brownies?

A classic 5-ingredient version uses chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and flour. The chocolate provides most of the flavor, so quality is key. If you add marshmallows, they count as one ingredient, and you might skip sugar since marshmallows add sweetness.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

It’s all about ratios. Fudgy brownies have more fat (butter, chocolate) and less flour, with fewer eggs, often baked slightly underdone. Cakey brownies use more flour, more eggs, sometimes baking powder, and are mixed vigorously for extra air.

What is the secret to a good brownie?

Use quality chocolate, avoid overmixing once flour is added, and bake carefully—slightly underdone for fudgy, fully baked for cakey. Line pans with parchment, add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor, and let them cool before slicing.

Can I melt marshmallows to make fluff?

Yes. Melt 2 cups mini marshmallows with 2 tablespoons corn syrup until smooth. For stability, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. It won’t be identical to store-bought but works well as a topping or filling.

Brownies with Marshmallows: Best Fudgy Chocolate Treat

Brownies with Marshmallows

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Decadent chocolate brownies topped with gooey marshmallows and a crumbled brownie topping for the ultimate sweet treat.

Author: Chef Rina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 16 brownies 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup butter, melted (regular or dairy free)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (regular or dairy free)
3½ cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Prepare an 8×8 inch pan and a loaf pan, both lined with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter, then whisk in sugars until mixture forms a paste.
Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
Pour 2/3 of batter into square pan and 1/3 into loaf pan. Bake both for 27-36 minutes until toothpick shows moist crumbs.
Remove pans from oven, keeping oven on. Top square pan brownies with marshmallows and return to oven for 4-8 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
Break loaf pan brownies into pieces and sprinkle over marshmallow layer, pressing gently.
Top with mini chocolate chips, then cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For brownies without the crumbled topping, simply use the 8×8 pan only and top with marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 16 brownies
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: brownies, marshmallows, chocolate dessert, fudgy brownies, s'mores brownies

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