🔥 Hot Chocolate Brownies: 7 Reasons You’ll Crave This Treat
These rich, gooey, and ultra-fudgy Hot Chocolate Brownies are the ultimate dessert comfort. Packed with real cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and optional gooey marshmallows, they’re as indulgent as a mug of hot cocoa — only better. No dry crumbs here!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. This step adds lightness and texture.
Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture and stir gently.
Step 5: Pour in Boiling Water
- Slowly add boiling water and mix until the batter becomes glossy and smooth.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips & Marshmallows
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional marshmallows.
Step 7: Bake
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
Step 8: Cool & Cut
- Cool completely in pan before slicing. Don’t rush this step!
Notes
These Hot Chocolate Brownies are gooey, chocolatey heaven in every bite. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear! Share your batch with #HotChocolateBrownies and tag us!