What You Need:

 

3 T of unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 C of unsweetened cocoa, chopped

1 C of sugar

1 large egg, well beaten

1 C + 3 T of flour

1/2 t of salt

3/4 C of pecans, chopped

1/2 C of mini marshmallows

1/4 C of milk chocolate chips

1/4 C of maraschino cherries, chopped

 

How to Make It:

 

Preset the oven temperature to 350 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.

Place the oven rack into the middle of the oven.

Lightly spray an 8X8 brownie pan with a butter flavored non stick cooking spray.

Place the butter into a microwave safe bowl.

Add the chopped chocolate and place the bowl in the microwave.

Microwave on medium power 1 minute or until the butter is melted and the chocolate is soft.

Remove the bowl and stir until smooth.

Pour the sugar into the bowl and whisk until well blended.

Add the egg and vanilla and whisk again to combine.

Stir in the flour and salt until blended in well.

Fold in the pecans.

Spread the batter out evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the brownies from the oven and quickly sprinkle evenly with the marshmallows.

Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips over the marshmallows.

Return the pan to the oven and bake 2 minutes longer.

Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the cherries over the top.

Let the brownies cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.

 

Makes 9 brownies

 

There’s nothing like a warm gooey brownie to make your heart swoon. These brownies, topped with chocolate covered cherries are even better. Serve them warm and eat them with a fork for a wonderful afternoon snack or after dinner dessert.