Hot Cocoa Brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 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.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat for 2 minutes until the mixture turns pale and becomes thick and fluffy.

Step 3

Add in the baking powder, hot cocoa envelopes and flour. Mix with the hand mixer on low until incorporated. Scrape down sides and give a quick mix to incorporate.

Step 4

Stir in 1/2 cup of mallow bits into the batter.

Step 5

Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Make sure to spread to all of the edges and corners.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of tiny mallow bits on top of the brownies.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 9

Cut into squares and serve!