Mississippi Mud Brownies : A Tasty Kitchen Recipe
What exactly is a Mississippi Mud Brownie? Okay, so get this: it’s a moist brownie layered with chocolate chips, topped with melted crunchy peanut butter, marshmallows, sprinkled with toasted pecans and lacquered with a thin layer of frosting. You want them don’t you?
Instantly, when my eyes fell upon TK member Taylor’s (greensnchocolate) recipe forMississippi Mud Brownies, I just knew I had to make them. I desperately felt the need to sink my teeth into these ooey-gooey sinful brownies! And these brownies didn’t disappoint.
These brownies require a few basic pantry ingredients, and they take less than 30 minutes to prepare! I chopped the toasted pecans ahead of time to quicken the process a bit.
Start off by measuring the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add them into a small bowl.
Stir to combine and set aside.
Cream the stick of butter along with a cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the vanilla extract.
Add one egg at a time and blend well after each addition until both are incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients in with the sugar/butter mixture and stir to combine.
Spread the brownie mixture into the bottom of a lined 8×8 square pan.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pop into a 350ºF oven for about 20-22 minutes.
Once the brownies have baked, here comes the really fun part.
Start by mixing oil in with some warmed peanut butter.
Then evenly pour the peanut butter all over the warm brownies.
Sprinkle 2 cups of marshmallows over the peanut butter. Bake in the oven for 3 minutes, just to puff up the marshmallows.
Top with the chopped toasted pecans and set aside to cool. Now it’s time to make the frosting!
In a small pan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Next add in the cocoa. Stir and gradually pour in the milk. Heat the chocolate mixture until just about boiling, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. You could also add the vanilla to the frosting once it’s been mixed.
In a mixing bowl that contains 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, pour in the warm chocolate mixture while the mixer is on low speed.
Scraping down the sides as you go, mix until the powdered sugar is absorbed into the chocolate. If the frosting looks too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.
Pour over the pecans and marshmallows.
After I poured the icing over top, I realized my frosting must have cooled down too much because the icing didn’t melt into the crevices of the pecans and marshmallow. So I just spread the frosting out evenly. Once cooled enough, I placed the pan into the fridge for an hour or two.
It wasn’t until I removed the brownies and pulled back the parchment paper did I realize what I was in for. These bars contain everything that I love in life. And it was almost too pretty to eat.
Almost.
This is exactly what one needs to get over the cold weather and post holiday blues. Just be sure to pour yourself a giant glass of milk, because these brownies are rich and will definitely make you thirsty.
These brownies were so much fun to make and definitely the most decadent brownie I have ever had the pleasure to taste!
Stop by Tasty Kitchen for the printable recipe!
Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours! (
OMG.
I found you months ago via tasty kitchen. you are by far my favorite food blog (and blogger). I've tried at least a dozen of your recipes from desserts to main dishes, and each has been fantastic. you are my go-to site for new recipes. keep the yumminess coming! thanks for sharing your creativity and simplicity (as to the ingredients) in the kitchen!
Wow Danielle! Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me! You better believe that I'll keep the yumminess coming
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Thanks again for your awesome comment, you just made my day!:)
I knew I liked you!
I have never seen a more enticing brownie!
wow..yummy brownies
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
AMAZING…off to check the recipe.
dang
I'm at a loss for words at how amazing these look!
I've been on a brownie kick lately too! (in fact, just posted about them myself – double orange dark chocolate ones!)
These sound great – I love the addition of marshmallows… very s'more like, and nice to add a softer texture to the mix!
I just died.
Need to walk around and burn those calories of eating brownies.
These really look delicious. My family would devour them and they'd be gone before the day was out. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Drooling. I am a sucker for brownies. These look amazing.
Those look amazing! On my way to check out the recipe now…
These look over the top amazing!
Oooooooh yes. I need to make these TONIGHT.
Ouch. Just ouch. But, I would love to get these brownies stuck in my teeth.
My sweet tooth is tingling – always a good sign right
Look absolutely delicious!
Glad to have found your blog
Pretty sure I just gained 5 lbs just from looking at that side shot of the brownie layers. I'm sure I'd probably gain 10 lbs more if I actually made these, but it would be totally worth it.
I always thought Mississippi Mud treats had coffee in them. Regardless, these brownies look fantastic. I wish I had one right now!
I've always wanted to try a mississippi mud brownie, because I've tried the pie version and loved it. Your brownies look absolutely incredible… I must have stared at that picture of the peanut butter being poured on them for a whole 2 minutes straight.
These look SO good, but I missed the amount of ingredients for the actual brownies. Help?!
Anonymous~ at the bottom of the post is a link to the recipe at Tasty Kitchen
I made a gluten free version of these for my mom (she has an allergy) and they were amazing! SOMEHOW I didn't have chocolate chips, so I used peanut butter chips and we were practically licking the pan afterward.
Oh wow, this looks incredible! Soooo tempting! I don't think I'd include the marshmallows, just for personal taste, but other than that? Oooh, do I want one!
OMG! What layers of sheer yumminess! Love it!
A jar of peanut butter is the only thing that is keeping me away from making these treats. I think I need to make a trip to the grocery store for that peanut butter. These look delish!
I just died and went to happy piggy heaven. MY GOSH. These are perfect!!
I just made these Mississippi Mud brownies for a friend's southern baby shower (who's from Mississippi). They were such a hit!! VERY rich and sweet, but perfect for a special occasion. Everyone asked for the recipe, and I passed along the link to your blog.
Damn if these don't look addictive!
It looks gorgeous! And very rich in taste.