Caramel Hot Chocolate Brownies

• servings: 18
• active time: 10 min
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 large eggs

1 cup instant hot chocolate mix

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 sticks unsalted butter , 16 tablespoons

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup caramel sauce (see notes)

mini marshmallow bits for sprinkling (see notes)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 9x13" pan. If you'd like to make the brownies a little easier to remove, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving "handles" protruding along the long side of the pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, salt, hot chocolate mix, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed about 4 minutes.

Combine the butter and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, then additional 30 second intervals as needed, stirring after each, until the butter has completely melted and the mixture is hot (not bubbling) and a little shiny. If it gets too hot, let it sit a minute or two before moving on to the next step.

Slowly drizzle the butter and sugar mixture into the egg and cocoa mixture, stirring constantly until smooth. Immediately stir in the chocolate chips.

Add the flour and stir until just combined, then pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Drizzle the caramel sauce over the brownies and sprinkle on the mini marshmallows.

Bake the brownies for 33-38 minutes, until the edges are set and the middle looks slightly under-done, but not raw. A tester will come out with a few moist crumbs, and that's okay.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a rack before slicing and serving. For an extra decadent treat, top with additional caramel sauce.

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