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Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites

Hot cocoa brownie bites bake in a mini muffin pan into rich, fudgy little treats with set tops and a few moist crumbs. A quick high-heat broil toasts mini marshmallows on top for a hot-cocoa-inspired finish.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the brownie bites
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sweetened hot cocoa mix
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • 1 24-cup mini muffin pan

Method
 

Make the brownie bites
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners and lightly grease the liners.
  3. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts.
  4. Let the chocolate mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Whisk the sugar into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
  7. Stir in the vanilla.
  8. Fold in the hot cocoa mix, flour, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Toast the marshmallows
  1. Cool the bites in the pan for 5 minutes.
  2. Place 3 or 4 mini marshmallows on each bite.
  3. Set an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler.
  4. Turn the broiler to high.
  5. Broil the bites for 30–60 seconds, watching closely, until the marshmallows are toasted.
  6. Cool the bites in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Lift the bites out.

Notes

For evenly toasted tops, watch the marshmallows closely under the broiler. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is suitable. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free butter and semisweet chocolate.