Description
These Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites are mini treats that combine rich fudgy brownies with gooey toasted marshmallows and a chocolate drizzle. Perfect for cozy winter evenings or holiday dessert trays, they deliver the nostalgic taste of hot cocoa in a bite-sized form.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mini marshmallows
⅓ cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
3. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the centers are just set. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
8. Immediately top each brownie bite with mini marshmallows.
9. Return to oven under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.
10. Let cool slightly and drizzle with melted chocolate or chocolate sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the brownies fudgy.
Watch the marshmallows under the broiler closely—they brown quickly.
For an extra indulgent version, fold mini chocolate chips into the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg