Description
Irresistible toasted marshmallow hot chocolate bars blend winter comfort with nostalgic sweetness. Creamy chocolate, graham cracker crust, and caramelized marshmallow tops create a delightful dessert you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Foundational Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- 1–2 cups marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create the chocolate base by gently melting butter with chocolate chips, then incorporate sugar, liqueur, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Vigorously whisk eggs until they become light and frothy, then fold them into the warm chocolate mixture, stirring carefully to prevent scrambling.
- Integrate dry ingredients by sifting flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly into the chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 20 minutes until the surface begins to set.
- Artfully arrange marshmallows across the partially baked layer, then broil for 1-3 minutes, watching closely to achieve a golden-brown caramelized top without burning.
- Carefully drizzle the remaining batter over the toasted marshmallows, sprinkle chocolate chunks across the surface, and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool and set for 20 minutes before slicing into decadent squares.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature for consistent browning and texture.
- Liqueur Flexibility: Swap alcohol with coffee or milk for kid-friendly version or non-alcoholic adaptation.
- Marshmallow Magic: Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning; golden-brown edges create perfect caramelized flavor.
- Storage Hack: These bars stay moist for 3-4 days when stored in airtight container at room temperature, making them great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg