Hot cocoa and brownies are a match made in holiday heaven in this fun and delicious dessert recipe. For these brownies you'll top Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Fudge Brownies with a hot cocoa-flavored frosting so good, you could eat it with a spoon. Sprinkle the brownies with mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits. This one's guaranteed to be a festive favorite with chocolate lovers.
What Are Hot Cocoa Brownies?
It’s our supreme fudge brownie mix prepared as directed on the box. Our rich and creamy vanilla frosting is cleverly mixed with hot cocoa mix, to make hot cocoa frosting. The brownies are then topped with marshmallow bits and mini chocolate chips, for a decadent treat that’s easy enough to whip up anytime.
What Can I Serve with Hot Cocoa Brownies?
You can put these decadent treats over the top by serving a delicious drink to go with it. We think the match made in heaven is...dare we say it…a cup of hot cocoa! Of course, a glass of chocolate or regular milk would also be a great choice.
More About This Recipe
- We love this recipe to enjoy brownies during the winter. For other holiday brownies, try our glazed brownie trees or our easy brownie ornaments.
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Hot Cocoa Brownies
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 2 hr 20 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 7
Ingredients
- 1 box (19.1 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Fudge Brownie Mix
- Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
- 1 envelope (1.38 oz) hot cocoa mix (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
- 2 tablespoons marshmallow bits
- 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box; spread in pan.
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Step2Top with fudge pouch as directed on box. Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Step3In small bowl, stir hot cocoa mix and hot water until hot cocoa is dissolved. Stir in frosting until well mixed.
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Step4Spread frosting evenly over brownies in pan. Top with marshmallow bits and chocolate chips. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
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Nutrition
340 Calories
12g Total Fat
2g Protein
55g Total Carbohydrate
40g Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Brownie
- Calories
- 340
- Calories from Fat
- 110
- Total Fat
- 12g
- 19%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 1/2g
- 22%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 15mg
- 5%
- Sodium
- 200mg
- 8%
- Potassium
- 20mg
- 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 55g
- 18%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 3%
- Sugars
- 40g
- Protein
- 2g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 2%
- 2%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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