Mississippi Mud Madness

Southern Living

8 tricked-out twists on these wickedly delicious Mississippi Mud recipes.

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Mississippi Mud S'Mores-Fudge Pie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Mississippi Mud S'Mores-Fudge Pie

Test Kitchen Tip: Marshmallows cut easily if you coat scissors with cooking spray before you snip.

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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies

Chocolate and peanut butter have never tasted so good. And the marshmallow topping makes these brownies just as dense and sweet as the famous cake.

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Mississippi Mudslides

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Mississippi Mudslides

A little bourbon makes these mudslides perfectly rich and flavorful. For a dramatic and delicious effect, use a small kitchen torch to brown the marshmallows topping.

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Mississippi Mud Cookies

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cookies

Rich chocolate and ooey-gooey marshmallows give these cookies their savory sweetness.

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Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

A cupcake version of the classic sheetcake, these treats are the perfect ending to dinner around the campfire. Bake and freeze cupcakes in advance, and frost before serving.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cake

Imagine the richest, darkest, most decadent chocolate dessert you’ve ever eaten. Now add some marshmallows, and you've got this decadent yet simple-to-bake cake.

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Mississippi Mud Brownies

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Brownies

Fluffy marshmallows, chopped pecans and chocolate frosting—who knew mud could be so delicious?

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Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

Here's a cupcake version of the classic Southern chocolate sheet cake that's filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.

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