Our Best Mississippi Mud Recipes

Updated October 26, 2012
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

From cake to fondue to cookies, we've got Mississippi Mud recipes filled with decadent chocolate, salty pecans, and gooey marshmallows.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern sheet cake filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and covered in a rich chocolate frosting. Trust us, you can't have just one slice.

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Mississippi Mud Cookies

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Mississippi Mud Cookies Recipe

Rich chocolate and ooey-gooey marshmallows give these cookies their savory sweetness. Pair with a glass of ice-cold milk or a mug of piping-hot cocoa.

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Mississippi Mud Medallions

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Mississippi Mud Medallions Recipe

You can substitute mini marshmallows for espresso beans.

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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies

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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies Recipe

Let’s face it, chocolate and peanut butter were meant to be together. And adding marshmallows and peanuts make this perfect pairing even better, if it’s even possible.

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Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

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Mississippi Mud Cupcakes Recipe

Topped with a generous portion of marshmallow icing and garnished with chocolate and pecans, these too-cute cupcakes are the definition of decadence.

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Mississippi Mud S'Mores-Fudge Pie

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Mississippi Mud S'Mores-Fudge Pie Recipe

What could make Mississippi mud better? Add a gram cracker crust to this pie for a to-die-for taste of s’mores. Careful—don’t lick the screen.

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Mississippi Mud Brownies

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Mississippi Mud Brownies Recipe

Fluffy marshmallows, chopped pecans and chocolate frosting—who knew mud could be so delicious? Try these brownies tonight.

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Mississippi Mud Fondue

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Mississippi Mud Fondue Recipe

Yes, we even have Mississippi Mud fondue. Decadent dark chocolate morsels and fluffy marshmallow cream melt together for a smooth dessert you’ll want to dive into. Serve with brownies, biscotti, graham crackers, marshmallows, chopped toasted pecans, or chopped candied ginger.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Everyone loves a sheet cake, so try this classic Missississippi Mud Cake with the luscious combination of sweet chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey marshmallows.

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Mississippi Mud Pie

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Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

Don't be tempted to use Dutch process cocoa powder in the delicious crust or the pastry will be tough. It has a mild chocolate flavor and dark brown color perfect for the filling.

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More Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

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More Mississippi Mud Cupcakes Recipe

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

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