Hot Mess Brownies That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert recipe to share with your friends and family? 

These Hot Mess Brownies are rich and decadent marshmallow fudge brownies that are insanely delicious. This recipe is always a crowd-pleaser, something all my friends look forward to eating! 

These Hot Mess Brownies starts with double fudge brownies that are topped with caramel sauce, homemade marshmallow fluff, and silky smooth chocolate ganache. 

One key factor in making these fudgy brownies is not over to bake them. After the oven timer has beeped, then check the brownies to make sure the top has a matte or dull finish, if it’s still shiny on top then bake for another 2 minutes before removing from the oven. 

My favorite part about these brownies is pouring the caramel sauce right on top. The hot brownies absorb the caramel sauce and will keep them moist and fudgy. 

Then you’ll add the marshmallow fluff on top of the caramel. It makes the prettiest swirls! Finally, the brownies are covered in silky smooth chocolate ganache. All three toppings are swirled together to create a beautiful pattern on top. 

I’ll show you how to easily cut and serve these brownies as they are super sticky and can be a nightmare to cut into squares. 

Tips for Success: 

• Read through all the ingredients and instructions so you can get a better idea of how much time and what you need to make this recipe.
• The secret to this recipe is adding the three toppings onto the hot brownies right after the pan comes out of the oven. By adding the caramel sauce, marshmallow fluff followed by chocolate ganache the toppings melt into the brownies, making them rich and decadent. 
• In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make marshmallow fluff from scratch, but you can also substitute store-bought marshmallow fluff. It’ll work just as well.   
• After all the toppings are on the brownies, its best to put the whole pan in the refrigerator to get cold, the key to cutting the brownies quickly is to keep the brownies cold until your ready to cut them into 12 pieces.
• Store brownies in airtight containers for up to one week or freeze for one month. 
• To prevent brownies from sticking together, separate with wax paper or place each brownie in cupcake paper liners. 

What Tools You’ll Need to Make These Brownies: 

• Baking Pans- 9×13 inch
• Offset Spatula 
• Rubber Spatula
• 2 Mixing Bowls
• Aluminum Foil and Non-Stick Cooking Spray
• Cooling Wire Rack

Here’s how to make these rich and decadent hot mess brownies! 

Let’s Get Baking! 

How to Make Fudge Brownies 

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and prepare a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil and non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and cocoa powder and melt in the microwave for 1 minute. 
3. Add granulated sugar and whole eggs. Mix until incorporated with a rubber spatula. 
4. Add all-purpose flour and mini chocolate chips. Mix until incorporated. 
5. Spread brownie mixture into prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes or until the brownies have a matte finish on top. 
6. Remove pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour the caramel sauce over the hot brownies and use an offset spatula to spread thin. 

Simple Chocolate Ganache

1. In a medium bowl, add semi-sweet chocolate chips. Set aside. 
2. In a microwavable bowl, heat heavy cream for 1 minute or until simmering. Pour hot, heavy cream over chocolate chips. Mix until incorporated and fully melted. 
3. Set aside to cool and occasionally stir to prevent a crust from forming for 10 minutes. 

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff 

1. In a medium bowl over a double boiler, melt mini marshmallows and light corn syrup. Mix with a rubber spatula until the mixture is fully melted. 
2. Remove from heat and spread marshmallow over the caramel on top of the brownies in pan. 

Putting It All Together

1. Spread chocolate ganache over marshmallow fluff and caramel on brownies. 
2. Use an offset spatula to create a marble pattern on top of the brownies. 
3. Place pan into the refrigerator for 2 hours to fully cool and set the brownies. 
4. After brownies are cold, then remove brownies from pan and peel off foil. Use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into 12 pieces. 

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These hot mess brownies will undoubtedly satisfy your sweet tooth. This fudgy brownie recipe is better than boxed brownies, and you’ll learn all my tips and tricks for baking brownies from scratch.

Happy Baking! 

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