Peppermint Hot Chocolate Brownies

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Brownies: the ultimate holiday indulgence! Made with Amoretti® Hot Chocolate Extract, Peppermint Extract, and Vanilla Bean Paste, these fudgy brownies are topped with gooey toasted marshmallows for a festive twist. Perfect for cozy nights and holiday gatherings!

Ingredients

•  ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. Amoretti® Hot Chocolate Extract Water Soluble
• 1.5 tsp Amoretti® Peppermint Extract Water Soluble
• 1 tsp Amoretti® Vanilla Bean Paste
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided in half

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and parchment line a 8 x 8 baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together butter, sugars, eggs, Hot Chocolate Extract, Peppermint Extract and Vanilla Bean Paste.
3. Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix until well until combined. 
4. Mix in chocolate chips and .5 cup mini marshmallows, pour into baking pan and bake for 25-30 min or until toothpick comes out clean.
5. When still warm insert remainder of mini marshmallows into the top of the brownies.
6. If desired, once cooled use a torch or broiler to toast the top of the marshmallows.
7. Slice and enjoy!