Hot Cocoa Brownies with Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and flour.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Sprinkle the marshmallows on top of the batter.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Marshmallows were first created by the Ancient Egyptians as a medicinal remedy.
• Cocoa powder is a rich source of antioxidants.
• Chocolate chips were invented in 1941.