Ashley's Loaded Brownies

The busier my life gets, the more I'm thinking about other people's lives and how busy they are. When I'm stressed or overwhelmed or just plain grumpy, baking is my go-to that makes me happy and back to normal again. I want to share this passion with others, and want my recipes to be accessible and enjoyed from everyone to the expert baker to the person who is intimidated by baking. For the next few months, I've decided to focus my blog on baker-friendly, budget-conscious recipes. I sure hope you enjoy them!

The first one is an idea I found on Pinterest...a post about roasting marshmallows under the broiler of your oven and making s'mores. Umm, pure genius if you ask me. My mind started reeling and I came up with this overload brownie concoction. They're easier to eat and cut if they're at room temperature, but feel free to get your hands and mouth sticky with marshmallow-y goodness when they are warm. :)

TIP - When cutting the brownies, run the hot water on your tap and rinse the knife before every cut. Makes life MUCH easier. :)

Before the broiler

After with roasted goodness! You can toast them more or less based on your preference

RECIPE

Your favorite brownie recipe, or a prepared box mix

1 package mini marshmallows

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tsp powdered sugar

- Turn on the broiler on high in your oven, and place the metal oven rack so the brownies are 3-4 inches from the broiler, so whatever level that is in your oven.

- Pour marshmallows onto pre-baked brownies, making a single layer over the brownies. It's okay if a few are sticking out.

- Place under the broiler and WATCH THEM. Do not walk away unless you like your marshmallow EXTRA toasty. They will cook very quickly, so watch until your desired "roasty-ness" for the marshmallows is complete. You may have to rotate the pan to get even browning. 

- Peanut Butter Drizzle - Place peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 20-30 seconds, or until smooth and thinned out a bit. Stir in powdered sugar until mixed in thoroughly.

- Once the marshmallows are done roasting, drizzle the peanut butter mixture onto the marshmallows. Let cool for half hour before digging in (unless you like a warm, sticky brownie concoction, then go for it! :)

Until next time, Happy Baking!

-Ashley-