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Hot Chocolate Bars

Hot Chocolate Bars take everything you love about a cozy cup of cocoa and transform it into a decadent dessert bar. Fudgy, chocolatey, and topped with gooey marshmallows, these bars are like biting into winter warmth. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a snow day treat, or just need a comforting dessert, these bars are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy every chocolate lover. With a soft brownie-like base and that signature hot cocoa flavor, they’re a seasonal favorite turned year-round staple
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Optional: extra chocolate chips or crushed graham crackers for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  3. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and quickly sprinkle marshmallows (and extra toppings, if using) over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 5–8 minutes, until the marshmallows are puffed and slightly golden.
  5. Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigeration: Keeps for up to a week in the fridge; reheat slightly for gooey texture.
  • Freezing: Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20 seconds to serve warm.