Mississippi Mud Brownies #Choctoberfest

Filled with rich chocolate layers, marshmallows, and toasted pecans.  Mississippi Mud Brownies are a chocolate lover’s heaven!  

More filling than your average brownie and perfect for when you don’t want to make a cake, these brownies are just right for any occasion. They are so simple to make. Don’t be surprised when they disappear quickly from your kitchen counter – they’re irresistible!

Tips to make the best Mississippi Mud Brownies

• Don’t over-mix the brownie batter. You want to mix it just until the ingredients are combined. Over mixing will result in a tough brownie and you don’t want that! You want a soft and chewy brownie.
• Undercook the brownies just a bit. If you wait until the top is golden brown, you’ve gone too far. Remember, the brownie will continue to cook in the pan once you’ve removed it from the oven to cool. So, go ahead and take it out a little bit before you think you should!
• Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting. 
• Don’t skimp on the toppings. Admittedly, the toppings are what make this brownie bars a dessert item and not just big brownies. We’re going for a thick covering of fudge, marshmallows, and nuts on top, not a thin, barely-there top. Pile it on. You’ll be glad you did!

To start off the first day of Choctoberfest, I thought Mississippi Mud Brownies would be the best way to get our chocolate groove on! This recipe comes from my blogger friend, Melissa, from Melissa’s Southern Kitchen’s newest cookbook. I won the cookbook and was so excited to make these decadent, out-of-this-world brownies!!

Just look at that ooey-gooey fudgy marshmallow brownie covered in toasted nuts!

Are these freezable?

The brownies by themselves are freezable before adding toppings. Just make, bake, and cool completely before wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and then tin foil. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before adding the toppings.

How to store these Mississippi Mud Brownies

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Better than the traditional brownies, these Mississippi Mud Brownies are the ultimate way to enjoy that chocolate nut marshmallow brownie. Don’t wait for a special occasion to make these. They’re a wonderful and easy way to share a sweet sugary treat with family and friends.

There was silence when everyone was enjoying these brownies, they were enjoying them too much!

What you will need to make these brownies:

• Imperial Sugar,
• Divine 70 % Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar,
• pecans,
• walnuts,
• cream,
• eggs,
• vanilla,
• salt,
• flour,
• butter

Toast chopped walnuts and pecans

Chop up chocolate

Sift dry ingredients

Melt butter and chocolate, add espresso powder and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients.

Pour batter into the baking pan. Bake for 28-30 minutes.

Melt cream and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, until smooth and creamy.

Pour marshmallows over hot brownies, and spread. pour 1/2 chopped nuts over melted marshmallows.

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Recipe from Melissa’s Southern Cookbook: Tried-and-True Family Recipes

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