Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies with Sea Salt Flakes

Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies with Sea Salt Flakes

I love brownies, all kinds of brownies! They are casual enough for a pitch-in lunch at work, or as the centerpiece at a dinner party.

At our house, my husband, Dale and I argue over the size of squares to cut the brownies. I am on the team that says smaller is better due to their richness. Dale, on the other hand, believes that cutting them is a waste of time. Hence, taking a fork to the pan method was born.

The recipe for my marshmallow stuffed Brownies with sea salt has been an evolution. I guess it’s been my obsession since I was a kid. Over the years I’ve tweaked the recipe to make it exceptional.

Several years ago, my friend Shawnee, who always begged for me to make them for her was having minor surgery. Her request to me was simple; She wanted me to come to the hospital with a pan of my Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies w/ Sea Salt.

I was happy to oblige, but time got away from me on that busy day, so instead of following my time-tested recipe, I used a store-bought brownie mix and pre-made frosting (gasp).
I prepared them to look mine, and I tried to pass the brownies off as my own.
Shawnee was groggy when I visited her in the hospital that day. She was happy to see the brownies, but after one bite, she tossed the rest of it on her bed table. I had been caught trying to fool her.
I haven’t used a boxed mix since.


A good brownie is moist and never dry. This recipe produces an incredible chocolate taste that compliments the creamy marshmallow perfectly. The frosting adds another level of decadent chocolate flavor. You might be tempted to leave off the Sea Salt, but it sends this delicious brownie over the edge.


I love them with a glass of dry red wine! Enjoy!

Marshmallow Stuffed Brownie with Flaked Sea Salt.
Marshmallow Stuffed Brownie with Flaked Sea Salt.

Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies with Sea Salt Flakes

This sinful brownie will have everyone begging for the recipe. These stuffed brownies are easier to cut if they are chilled in the refrigerator.


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 16
Author Doug Bakes Staff

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/4 Cups Unsalted Butter 2 1/2 sticks
  • 1 3/4 Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 16 Ounces Marshmallow Fluff or 16 oz mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and prepare a 9x9 baking pan by lining with aluminum foil with 3 or 4 inches hanging over the front and back. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  2. Place sugar, butter, cocoa, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted. 

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  4. Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each one added.

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  5. Stir in flour, followed by vanilla.

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  6. Incorporate all ingredients, spread evenly in the prepared pan.

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  7. Bake 45-60 mins or when an inserted toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs, Take care not to overbake.

  8. Remove from the oven and immediately spoon heaping tablespoons of marshmallow fluff in rows ( this helps to spread evenly once the fluff melts) let sit for five minutes.

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  9. Using a rubber spatula that has been by sitting in a bowl of hot water (wipe dry before spreading) spread the marshmallow fluff evenly over the brownies.

  10. Cool in the pan for an hour on a rack before moving to the refrigerator for two hours, allowing the fluff to set up
  11. Meanwhile, prepare our recipe for Incredible Chocolate Buttercream Frosting,

  12. After an hour, remove brownies from refrigerator and spoon on freshly made frosting  (see our recipe for the best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting) spreading an even layer, then, sprinkle liberally with sea salt flakes.

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies
  13. Cut into squares and tell yourself you will only eat one. lol

    Marshmallow Stuffed Brownies