Description
Rich and ultra-fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a fluffy marshmallow layer, smooth chocolate ganache, and sweet shredded coconut for a nostalgic SnoBall-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113 g) salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (about 100 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups (about 100 g) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows over hot brownies and return to oven for 2–3 minutes until puffed.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth to form ganache.
- Spread ganache over marshmallow layer.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly on top and press lightly to adhere.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate up to 5 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze individually wrapped brownies for up to 2 months.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
- Lightly toast coconut for added flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg