Ingredients
– 1/3 cup cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
– 1/2 cup softened butter
– 2 cups sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 3 cups mini marshmallows for topping
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1/3 cup cocoa powder
– 1/3 cup evaporated milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups powdered sugar (initial amount)
– Additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (to reach spreadable consistency, totaling around 3 1/4 cups)
Instructions
1-First: mix 1/3 cup cocoa powder with 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil in a bowl until well combined. Add 1/2 cup softened butter and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a solid base for your batter. Next, incorporate 2 cups of sugar and blend thoroughly to dissolve it evenly.
2-Then, add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to keep the batter consistent. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for that extra depth of flavor. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt, then add this to the wet ingredients and mix just until everything comes together without overworking the batter.
3-Pour the batter into a greased 9ร13 inch pan and bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, sprinkle 3 cups of mini marshmallows evenly over the top and return the pan to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the marshmallows puff up nicely. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before moving on.
4-Adding the Frosting: For the frosting, combine 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 cups powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat until smooth, then gradually add an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until you reach a spreadable consistency, typically about 3 1/4 cups total. Spread this over the cooled brownies and cut into squares for serving.
Last Step:
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๐ด Use a plastic knife to slice brownies cleanly without sticking.
๐ฐ Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a Rocky Road variation.
โณ Allow brownies to sit for a day to enhance flavors and texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
