These aren’t brownies they are a religious experience. A religious experience for lazy people actually, because you – literally – need one bowl, one pan and one stirring utensil. That’s it. Then you need just one spoon to consume them directly from the pan.

Rocky Road Brownies

from Food Network (Tyler Florence)

6, 1 oz squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup caramel or chocolate sauce (store bought)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

In a glass mixing bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is just melted. Mix it up to melt the chocolate until dissolved. Mix in the sugar, vanilla and eggs. Stir in the flour and salt just until combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows and nuts evenly over the brownies. Stick it under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are light golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. Drizzle the caramel or chocolate sauce over the cooled brownies before cutting.