Rocky Road Brownies

SECRET INGREDIENT: mini marshmallows

Brownies are great to have around for a quick dessert or snack.

IngredientsNumber of servings: Makes 24 brownies

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to make it  60 minutes

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 325°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and dust with a little flour.
• 2

  Bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Place the chocolate and butter in a medium heat-proof bowl and set over the water. Stir occasionally until melted. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• 3

  Meanwhile, combine the sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix well.
• 4

  Combine the flour, walnuts, 3/4 cup of the marshmallows, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• 5

  Whisk the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until well-combined. Stir in the flour mixture until combined. Pour into the pan and spread to an even thickness.
• 6

  Bake for 30 minutes then top with the remaining 3/4 cup mini marshmallows and bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean, about 2 minutes longer. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting.