Mississippi Mud Brownies

Mississippi Mud Brownies For the brownies: 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ********************************* 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable) ************************************* 1/2 cup butter , softened 2 cups granulated sugar OR JUST USE A BOX OF BROWNIE MIX! 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour ******************************************** 1 teaspoon salt ****************************************************** 3 cups mini marshmallows For the frosting: 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder and mix. Add softened butter and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix for 1 minute. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt and stir to combine. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove brownies from the oven and sprinkle the marshmallows evenly on top. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the marshmallows are puffed. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely. Once brownies are cool, make the frosting. For the frosting: Add melted butter, cocoa powdered, evaporated milk, vanilla, and 2 cups of powdered sugar to a mixing bowl and beat with electric beaters until smooth. Add more powdered sugar, a cup at a time, mixing well, until you reach your desired frosting consistency. I usually use about 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar. Spread frosting over the cooled brownies and cut into squares. I've found a plastic knife works best to cut them, or if you make them 1 day in advance they are much easier to cut.