Hot Cocoa Brownies

stack of hot cocoa brownies on a white square plate with a mug of hot cocoa behind it

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4.58 from 68 votes

These hot cocoa brownies with marshmallows are dense, chewy, and full of hot cocoa flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Servings: brownies

Author: Miranda Couse

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 (.73 ounces each) envelopes milk chocolate hot cocoa mix without marshmallows *see notes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tiny mallow bits

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and drape the parchment over two opposite sides of the pan. This will provide a handle to pull out the brownies. Then spray the parchment with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add in the 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture turns pale and becomes thick and fluffy.
Add in the 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 to 5 (.73 ounces each) envelopes milk chocolate hot cocoa mix without marshmallows and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Mix with the hand mixer on low until incorporated. Scrape down sides and give a quick mix to incorporate.
Stir in 1/2 cup of mallow bits into the batter.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Make sure to spread to all of the edges and corners.
Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of tiny mallow bits on top of the brownies.
Place into the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until done. Place a toothpick into the center of the brownies and if it comes out clean or with moist crumbs, it's done. If there's still batter, let bake a little longer.
Remove from the oven and let cool.
Cut into squares and serve!

Notes

The recipe initially called for 4 hot cocoa packets, but I find that 5 gives it a more dense brownie texture and a little extra hot cocoa flavor. 4 packets still work perfectly too.

Storage: Once the brownies are completely cooled, place them in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days. They will start to get hard after the first 3 days.

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