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.
Craftberry Bush
Holy wow...my kiddos would LOVE me if I made those for them....thank you so much for sharing xo
Robin Allen
Yummers! New follower from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons link party. I can't wait to try these out!
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Winnie
Jocelyn - I don't think it's legal to put these photos
Do you realize what your doing to us??
Wowwwww these look sooooooooooooooooo good
and with this heavenly filling
Michelle's Tasty Creations
Jocelyn,
These look super delish! I'm trying to type and drooling at the same time! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Michelle
Lisa
Distraction and disorganization are 2 wonderful characteristics when it comes to money-cuz eventually you will find it and then it's like Christmas! Just like these treats 🙂 (oh, just make sure you don't keep the money in a totally inconspicuous place-lol)
Angie@Echoes of Laughter
They look so good! YUM! Want one! Angie xo
Julie Chiou
these look so decadently amazing and fluffy!!
Jocelyn
They were so fluffy to bite into:-) Gotta love a treat like that!!!
SallysBakingAddiction
Jocelyn, that filling looks incredible! Wow! I love fluff + PB together 🙂 Oh and the reese's pieces on top is the cherry on top of one amazing brownie dessert!
Jocelyn
Peanut butter and fluff is probably my all time favorite combo! And reeses on top...even better:-)
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
These look SO good, Jocelyn!! You had me at peanut butter nougat. 😉
I can not even tell you the number of things I've "lost" in my house. *sigh* I'm starting to feel old or something!! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Wow these are great. Wait, what am I saying?... Just kidding! I know what you mean though. I cannot. find. anything. anywhere! These brownies, wow. I want several, right now!
Mindy
perfect!! one more treat to add to the many we will be making and devouring while we are daddy-less for the next while. sugar helps with my sadness about the whole bit as well. 😉
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
What a delicious idea! I love that peanut butter filling!
Shannon
Those look delicious! Especially as I sit here eating way too many Reese's pieces. I may have to try them out soon. I love the cup idea also! 🙂
Aimee
Mmmm these look great! Mommy brain? For me it's old lady brain!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
That filling...oh, that filling! It's so dense and I love the teeth mark shot. I want to sink my teeth in, too!
Jocelyn
That filling will rock your socks off! I may or may not have bitten into 3 or more trying to get the right bite marks:-)
Pint Sized Baker
So glad I'm not alone with the Mommy Brain. I need lists and notes and I still forget stuff at the grocery store. I go in for milk, and come out $100 less and with NO milk... Sigh. At least you really can't loose these. Literally! Can't loose them even after 10 laps around the neighborhood. Besides, they look too good to loose.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Oh gosh, I'm always forgetting stuff, especially when I'm stressed out. Seems then, my brain is just operating one lone synapse at a time and I can't remember anything! At least you found your money! Phew, I would have freaked! Also freak-out worthy, are these brownie bites! Love the hidden marshmallow center and anything that includes Reese's Pieces, one of the most underrated candies in my book!
amy (fearless homemaker)
Holy moly, these look amazing Jocelyn! As long as you never forget to keep sharing delicious sweets with us, the rest of your forgetfulness will be forgiven! =)
Jocelyn
Oh, believe me...I have no trouble remembering where I keep the sweets:-)
Cate
I literally licked my lips when I saw these haha! thank you for sharing! I love the photos you took of them too 🙂
Jocelyn
haha! I'm glad you liked them that much:-)
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com
Your story reminds of me of when I put on the first pair of jeans in the fall and find money in the pocket!!! It's like Christmas! Speaking of Christmas, finding that marshmallow fluff surprise inside those gorgeous little cups!!! Truly yummy recipe!
Jocelyn
Yay for finding forgotten money! Those are the best days! And marshmallow surprises are always fun:-)