Fudgy Marshmallow-Topped Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 3 large eggs 
• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 12 servings ice cream 
• 1.5 cups marshmallows miniature
• 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
• 1 cup sugar 
• 0.3 lb butter unsalted softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan
• toothpicks
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Put chopped chocolate in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stop, stir and microwave for 30 seconds longer. Stir and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, vanilla and salt; mix well. Fold in flour and baking powder.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
5. While brownies are still warm, sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate chips on top. Return to oven for 2 minutes to melt toppings.
6. Serve with ice cream, if desired.