You look like you could use a fun sweet treat for the weekend. These Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Brownie Bites are so fun and absolutely delicious! Brownies, peanut butter cups, and marshmallows in one cute little bite.
You guys!!!! I did something crazy!
I'm probably going to regret this wild and crazy action in about 5 months! You see my husband signed up for the Tough Mudder again...and he convinced a few others to sign up too. I'm one of the crazies he convinced!! Eeeeiiikkk! What was I thinking? Again!
You see I am kind of a girly girl. Cute clothes, fun shoes, scarves, nail polish, and yes, lots of accessories. We are talking bags, necklaces, hair bows, and bracelets! Give me it all!!!
This girly girl does not like to get dirty. Mud is so not my friend. My idea of getting dirty is rolling brownie cookies with my bare hands!
So, cue all the crazy laughing at this curly haired girl who doesn't like mud. Because she will be running 10-12 miles all based around tough mud activities! It's ok...I'm totally laughing right now too! Laughing because it is totally something I've actually done before! I got this...I hope!
Yup, you read that right! I have already done one Tough Mudder. It was 3 years ago this month that we crawled under barbed wire in mud, jumped through fire, wadded a mile in water up to our chest, did a balance beam over water, climbed a cargo net, ducked under a board in water covered with 8 inches of ice cubes, and so much more!
We must have been crazy to sign up for an outdoor activity in November. I am so glad there wasn't snow early that year! Of course they have you jumping in ice water, so it wouldn't have mattered I guess!
At least all this cross fit we have been doing this year is going to pay off. I hope. Unless all the baking I do sabotages me!
The other day I had this brilliant idea to create a mini brownie cup s'mores. You knew I wasn't over s'mores yet, right? I have plans to create s'mores every single month. Take that Tough Mudder training! Do a set of burpees and sit ups...eat a sweet treat! Sounds like the perfect plan to me 🙂
Anyway, back to the brownies. I used the base from these Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies, but instead of 30 cookies, I stretched it and made 36. You can do smaller balls because they are baking in mini muffin tins. We don't want them to over flow.
Make sure you use a good baking spray for the muffin tins. I like to use Pam Baking Spray or Baker's Joy. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Do not over bake them! Take them out of the oven and let them sit in the pan for 2-3 minutes.
Then press a peanut butter cup into each one. Immediately run a knife around the edge of each brownie to loosen it and lift out the cookie. Be careful! The peanut butter cups will start to melt from the warm cookie. Be careful removing the brownies, or you will end up with chocolate all over. Place them on a piece of parchment and let them cool completely!
Then top them with a half of marshmallow and toast it for 1 minute under a broiler on high. Make sure you keep your eyes on these...we do not want to scorch the marshmallows. You just want a puffy lightly brown marshmallow! Take them out and let them cool again. Go ahead and go run a few laps or do some pull ups while you wait.
Seriously guys, I'm going to have to find some way to resist the sweets in this house. Cupcake butts are not advisable when you are climbing 12 foot walls covered in mud...or in my case being pulled over walls. Good thing I have 5 months to get ready for this! I'm getting scared thinking about it!
More brownies and s'mores...that's what I need to calm my nerves 🙂
Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Brownie Bites
Brownie bites with hidden peanut butter cups and toasted marshmallows are a fun treat to share.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (9x13 pan size)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 36 miniature white chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
- 18 large marshmallows, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix together the brownie mix, butter, and egg. Add the cream cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll into 36 brownie balls. Use baking spray on your hands to keep it from sticking.
- Place the brownie balls in mini muffin tins that have been sprayed with non stick spray. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes in the pan. Press a peanut butter cup into each brownie. Use a knife to run around the edges of each brownie. Gently remove the brownie and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- After the brownie has cooled and the chocolate has re-hardened, place a marshmallow half on each brownie bite with the sticky side down. Place the brownie bites on a cookie sheet.
- Place under the broiler for 1 minute to toast the tops of the marshmallows. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
- Let cool. Store in a sealed container on the counter. Makes 36 brownie bites.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 9g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More fun S'mores treats to make and enjoy:
Tonia
That is awesome for you! Best of luck! These look fabulous!
Glory/ Glorious Treats
These look totally amazing! Brownie + Marshmallow + Peanut Butter = Perfection!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Glory!! 🙂
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
I'll take them all, please! They look so amazing!
Trish+-+Mom+On+Timeout
Perfect little bites of awesomeness Jocelyn! Love these! Pinned 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for pinning, sweet girl! 🙂
Carla (@charliesue)
Perfect little morsels with perfectly little broiled tops! AGH. Definitely need these! 🙂
Michelle @ My California Kitchen
These are perfect! Pinning these immediately! Brilliant s'mores plan, by the way. Hopefully it makes Tough Mudder training a little more bearable. 🙂 Good luck!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for pinning, and your sweet comment, Michelle! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Good luck with your tough mudder! I'm sure you'll do great!
Chels+R.
I think that tough mudder sounds like so so much fun! I would totally do it with you! And these are adorable. Perfect for a Christmas "cookie" exchange.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chels! How fun would it be to do one of these crazy events with a bunch of blog friends! 😉
Averie @ Averie Cooks
So cute and puffy and so many layers of flavors in one fun bite! Pinned!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Good luck doing your mud run, Jocelyn! Can't wait to hear how it goes! The smores brownie bites look amazing! I love the toasted marshmallows on top. Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for pinning, Gayle! 🙂
heather+@french+press
good luck with tough mudder 🙂 You'll be great!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
Jocelyn - these look absolutely tasty! I could totally go for these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kristi! 🙂
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl
Omgosh... I can imagine how these taste and am already in LOVE. They're so cute too. The White Chocolate PB cups are my favorite ones, and with brownie and a marshmallow... I die.
Total admiration that you're doing another Tough Mudder! I've always wanted to do one, but in my case it's reversed - my S.O. doesn't want to get dirty. Haha! He doesn't like the idea at all. Good luck!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
You CAN totally do this girl! I'm a total girlie girl too and I just did a the Mudderella last year and I loved it. So much fun! I'm sure you'll love it.
I've almost convinced my hubby to do one with me next year. I'm so excited because doing as a team couple will feel great.
Cheers to mud and these delicious s'mores bites!
Have a beautiful weekend Jocelyn!
xo
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's awesome Melanie! 🙂 A Mudderella sounds fabulous! I'm going to have to look that up!
Beth @ The First Year
Way to go Jocelyn for doing another tough mudder!! I think you'll deserve about 36 of these once your done :))
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
oh bless tough muddier! That sounds scary and fun at the same time! Love s'mores and adding peanut butter is genius. Good luck training!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Sam!! 😉
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen
These bites are so cute! In my opinion, they're just perfect fuel for the Tough Mudder! S'mores are good year-round- especially with peanut butter!
Jenny+Flake
Love these fun little brownie bites! Perfect! Have a great weekend!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jenny! 😉
tanya
You are my hero!!! I do not think I could handle a Tough Mudder, probably because I can't run and I too hate mud. BUT I'm excited for you! Wish I could be there to cheer you on! You should have the fabulous brownies at the end of the race. A really treat at the finish! Love these!
Mir
Wow, Jocelyn! You are not kidding around with those workouts. But hey, I've said it before. Send me your stuff! Especially these. PB cups in a brownie is pretty much my thing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! You'll be the first to receive some if I ever run out of people around here who want my treats! 😉