Description
Indulge in these rich, decadent Hot Chocolate Brownies, which combine the warmth of a mug of hot cocoa with a dense, chewy, bakery-style fudge texture. Perfect for school bake sales, cozy nights in, or a quick sweet treat, these brownies are designed for maximum chocolate impact with minimal fuss. Featuring high-quality cocoa and gooey chocolate chips, they are sure to become your new favorite dessert staple.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional: Miniature marshmallows for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, adding marshmallows during the last 3 minutes if desired.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with melted coconut oil. Pull the brownies from the oven when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs for extra fudginess.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg