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Chewy Peeps Brownies Recipe Easy Gooey Marshmallow Topping

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These chewy Peeps brownies feature a dense, fudgy chocolate base with bursts of chewy marshmallow pieces and a gooey marshmallow topping, perfect for a quick and fun dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 10–12 Peeps marshmallow candies, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (90g) mini marshmallows
  • Optional: handful of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove over low heat until just liquid (about 1-2 minutes). Let it cool slightly.
  3. Mix sugar and melted butter in a large bowl using a whisk or electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until glossy and combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time with vanilla extract, whisking well after each addition until the batter is shiny and slightly thickened.
  5. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently with a rubber spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Chop the Peeps candies roughly into 1/2-inch pieces and fold them into the batter carefully.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick inserted near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  10. Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
  11. Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.
  12. Let brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use melted butter for fudgy brownies and fold dry ingredients gently to avoid toughness. Watch marshmallow topping closely to prevent burning; cover with foil if needed. Let brownies cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and vegan marshmallows and Peeps.

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