Little desserts with a big impact are perfect for ending a dinner meal or taking to a party. These Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownie Cups will steal the show no matter where you eat them.
Lately I have realized that I am easily distracted or disorganized...or both. I have been losing receipts and putting things down then forgetting where they are.
Those are the times I storm around the house blaming one of the kids for moving it. But then I find it, and realize that I am the one who moved it.
The thing is our house isn't that big, and I don't have huge messes everywhere. Yes, there are some things that could be a little better organized.
It is just this mom brain of mine that needs some more help.
Just a few weeks ago, we were coming home from somewhere. I don't remember...I have forgotten that already.
Anyway, my husband had some cash from something and he handed it to me. Joking around he laughed and said "Can I trust you with this?" It wasn't a lot.
But it's money. I can be trusted with that always. Wink, wink!!!
Well, I put it in a pocket in my purse that I don't ever put money in. Don't ask. I don't know why either.
Fast forward a few days and my husband wants the money for something. Do I remember where I put it? Of course not.
I search my purse, my wallet, my jeans pocket...the van. No money anywhere. It's gone. Disappeared. Vanished.
About a week later, I was digging in my purse. Yes, the very same one I searched earlier. Any guesses what I found in the inside pocket, under some missing receipts. The money.
It was there the whole time...probably laughing at me.
I can tell you one thing that I will never lose!!! Brownies.
Especially brownies with a fluffy peanut butter nougat filling, oh, and a hidden marshmallow center!!!
You didn't think I would forget to tell you about the center, did you???
Of course not. These were way too good to forget about. Plus, I only have one refrigerator so they were kind of hard to lose.
Don't make these unless you have somewhere to take them or someone to give them too! They are super addicting!!!
I kinda really wish I had lost them...my jeans wish I had too!
If you are interested in more mini brownie ideas, here are few recipes you may enjoy:
- Milky Way Brownie Cups
- Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites
- Coconut Macaroon Brownie Bites
- Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
Recipe
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownie Cups Recipe
Brownie cups that have a hidden marshmallow cream center and topped with a peanut butter mousse are the perfect after dinner dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- ¼ cup water
- ⅔ cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup marshmallow cream
- 1 - 10 ounce bag peanut butter chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons shortening, divided
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip
- ¼ cups chocolate chips
- mini Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini muffin tins with nonstick baking spray.
- Beat the brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs until mixed.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon into greased mini muffin tins. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then use a wooden tart shaper or spoon to push the centers in. Let cool 2 more minutes in the pan, then remove to wire rack and cool completely.
- In a small sauce pan over low heat, melt the peanut butter chips and 1 teaspoon shortening. Stir until completely smooth.
- Beat with mixer for 1 minute. Add the Cool Whip and beat one more minute.
- Spoon a small amount of marshmallow cream into each brownie cup.
- Spoon the whipped peanut butter mixture into a piping bag or plastic bag and swirl it on top of the marshmallow. Refrigerate until set.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon shortening for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth.
- Spoon into a plastic bag and cut the tip off. Drizzle over brownie cups and top with a mini Reese's pieces. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
I use a butter knife to go around the outside of the brownie cup, making it easier to remove from the pan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Julie @ This Gal Cools
These are full of some of my favorite things! What a fun treat, Jocelyn!
Jennifer
Could you possibly use a portion of creamy peanut butter in place of the chips? I have 3 jars of the stuff so I really hate to purchase peanut butter chips unless it will affect the taste or consistency of the final product. These look amazing!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Ok, my first thought is yes, it will work, but it will not be the same consistency. The peanut butter chips actually work with the Cool Whip to create a nougat type filling. I would heat the peanut butter until it is creamy, then whisk in the Cool Whip. It should still set back up as the peanut butter cools, but it will still be softer. You should be able to pipe it into the brownie cups with no problem. Keep me posted on how they turn out!
Casey
yum!!! This looks so tasty, and sounds incredible. Love the picture showing the insides of the brownie cup, looks awesome!
Yuri
Hi. Nice blog. However, I have to say... The picture with the bitten cupcake is extremely gross. Why in the world would anybody want to see your teeth marks? Please reconsider your ideas for pictures. It would be best if you not put people through the torture of seeing such a nasty picture with your horse-like teeth marks. Thanks. O_O
Jennifer Gabbard
Thanks for sharing... these look awesome. One question - if you didn't have a mini muffin tin - could you make less of them in a regular muffin tin?
Jocelyn
You could bake them in a regular muffin pan. You will have to increase the time to around 20-24 minutes, and then follow the recipe.
Jennifer Gabbard
Thanks!
Paula
These look SOOO yummy! We'd love for you to link this up to our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/09/riverton-housewives-round-up-33.html
Michelle
Oh my...today was not a good day to re-start my diet! These look delish!
I would love to invite you to post this over at my link party on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you there 🙂
Jocelyn
I agree...probably not the best day to start with these staring at you:-)
Mariel
Those look crazy good! I love that combo. I've had fun checking out your blog! I would love to have you come share 'Your Great Idea' at my link party, hosted every weekend. I know my readers would love you! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com