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Mississippi Mud Brownies
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Mississippi Mud Brownies

Mississippi Mud Brownies have a sweet brownie base, topped with peanut butter, marshmallows, pecans, and a light chocolate frosting.  They are irresistible! 
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

For the brownie layer:

  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the peanut butter layer:

  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon canola oil

For the marshmallow layer:

  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

For the topping:

  • ½ cup chopped and toasted pecans

For the frosting:

  • ¼ cup 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8x8" square baking pan with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray it with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time.
  • Stir dry ingredients into batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes.
  • When brownie layer is done baking, combine peanut butter and oil in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup and microwave on high for 20 seconds to soften.
  • Pour this warm mixture over hot brownie.
  • Sprinkle the peanut butter covered brownies with marshmallows.
  • Return to oven to bake for 3 more minutes, or until the marshmallows puff.
  • Sprinkle puffed marshmallows with toasted pecans.

Make the frosting:

  • To make frosting, in small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, add the cocoa powder and ¼ cup of the milk and heat until the mixture begins to boil.
  • Remove from the heat and combine with confectioners sugar and salt in a separate bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth and glossy.
  • If frosting is not pourable at this point, add remaining 2 tablespoon of milk (I didn't have to do this).
  • Lastly, beat in vanilla, then pour evenly over puffed marshmallows.
  • Let cool completely in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg