Mississippi Mud Brownies (Marshmallow Brownies)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder and mix.

Step 3

Add softened butter and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix for 1 minute. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix.

Step 4

Add flour and salt and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove brownies from the oven and sprinkle the marshmallows evenly on top. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the marshmallows are puffed. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.

Step 7

Once brownies are cool, make the frosting.

Step 8

Add melted butter, cocoa powdered, evaporated milk, vanilla, and 2 cups of powdered sugar to a mixing bowl and beat with electric beaters until smooth.

Step 9

Add more powdered sugar, a cup at a time, mixing well, until you reach your desired frosting consistency. I usually use about 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar.

Step 10

Spread frosting over the cooled brownies and cut into squares. I've found a plastic knife works best to cut them, or if you make them 1 day in advance they are much easier to cut.