Instructions

1. Begin by preparing your workspace and gathering all the ingredients. Ensure that your dates are pitted and soft. If they are hard, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes and drain before use.
2. In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and walnuts. Pulse them together until they form a coarse mixture. You want the walnuts to be finely chopped but not turned into a flour.
3. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the date and walnut mixture. Blend until everything is well combined and the mixture starts to clump together. It should be sticky and hold together when pressed.
4. Line an 8x8 inch (or similar size) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Transfer the brownie mixture into the lined dish.
5. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish to create a solid brownie base.
6. Once the base is pressed down, evenly distribute the vegan marshmallows over the top of the brownie layer.
7. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
8. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the marshmallows, ensuring an even coating. You can use a spatula to spread it if needed.
9. Place the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. This will help firm up the brownies and make them easier to cut.
10. Once set, remove the brownies from the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 equal squares.
11. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your delicious no-bake vegan marshmallow brownies!