Shelly's Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookie Bars

Category: Bars

Brownie Cookies
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped into pieces
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Marshmallow Fluff Frosting
1 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Grated chocolate for garnish (optional)

For the cookies
1.Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 13×9 pan. Set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and chili powder. Set aside.
3.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together the butter and chocolate until smooth. Cool slightly.
4.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar. Beat in the melted chocolate. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Beat in the chocolate chips. Spread the dough evenly into the pan. Bake 20 minutes or until the top is cracked and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

For the frosting
1.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the marshmallow fluff and shortening until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, another 2-3 minutes. Spread onto cooled bars. Sprinkle with grated chocolate (optional).