Friday, November 23, 2007

Boxed Brownies Only Better Recipe

A few extra ingredients make this boxed mix even better!

Ingredients
1 box of family size Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines brownie mix
1 tablespoon of black coffee (or melt a half teaspoon of instant coffee grounds in hot water than mix into matter)
1 teaspoon of Kahlua liquor
2 handfuls of chopped walnuts
2 handfuls of semi sweet chocoloate bits

Directions
Mix all ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl with spoon.
Spray a 9 x 13 pan with Pam or similar cooking spray
Pour batter into the pan and spread batter around evenly.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Once you remove from oven, let brownies cool for 10 minutes or so before cutting into 24 brownies.
Delicious!

Butterscotch Brownies Recipe

this ia also a great gift

Ingredients
1/2 cup firmly packed flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups flour mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
Attach this to the Jar:
Butterscotch Brownies
Makes 2 dozen brownies
Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, not diet, softened; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; and 2 teaspoons vanilla; Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 metal pan. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares.

Raspberry Brownies Recipe

I call these "company brownies." They are simply divine!

Ingredients
6 squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 c butter, softened
2 eggs
1 c granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c fresh raspberries
Frosting:
6 squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 c whipping cream 35%
2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam
1 tsp vanilla
fresh raspberries for garnish

Directions
In a small saucepan melt the butter and chocolate until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat the egss, sugar and vanilla.
Stir in the chocolate mix.
In another bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt then add to the chocolate mix until combined.
Carefully fold in the raspberries.
Pour into greased 9 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting:
Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over low-medium heat.
Stir in the chocolate and the raspberry jam.
Stir in the vanilla then pour the mix into a medium sized bowl.
Place this bowl in another bowl of ice water and stir for about 5 minutes to cool.
Remove from ice bath and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Ice brownies then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Serve with more fresh raspberries and whipped cream.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Outrageous Brownies Recipe

This recipe for Outrageous Brownies is Inspired by Ina Garten from Food Network. It's rich, it's chocolaty and it's "Outrageous."
Prep:30m Cook:35m Servings:24

Ingredients
1/2 pound unsalted butter
1-1/2 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
1/2 pound (8oz. =1-1/2 cups) bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks
9 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa - not dutch chocolate
3 Tbsp. oil
3 extra-large, cold eggs
1 Tbsp. real vanilla extract
1 tsp. chocolate extract
1-1/8 cups sugar
1/2 cup+1/8 cup flour, divided
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 13 by 9 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
Melt together the butter, instant coffee & bittersweet chocolate in the microwave.
Melt on high for 1 minute, stir the mixture, and repeat until mixture is almost completely melted.
This took 2 minutes in my microwave.
Remove from oven, and stir until all the chocolate is melted.
Set aside to cool slightly.
Stir together the eggs, oil, vanilla, chocolate extract, and sugar.
Stir in the warm chocolate mixture.
Stir together the 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to chocolate mixture.
Toss the chocolate chips with flour to coat.
Then add to the chocolate batter.
Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean.
Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.

Two-tone Brownies Recipe

Most two-tone brownie recipes that I have found include coconut in the mix. These ones use oatmeal (rolled oats) instead. You can substitute most nuts for the walnuts, or omit them completely. (This is an older recipe, and some of the instructions are a bit ambiguous.)... More
Prep:10m Cook:40m Servings:24

Ingredients
OATMEAL LAYER:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened slightly
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
2 squares (2 oz) unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE: (optional)
1 pkg (175 g or 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
OATMEAL LAYER: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, soda and salt. With a pastry blender (or 2 knives) cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into a greased 13 X 9-inch baking pan, and bake for 10 minutes. (The recipe is old; it does not specify an oven temperature here. I usually bake it at about 350 - 375 F, depending on how hot your oven is. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn't brown too much.)

CHOCOLATE-NUT LAYER: Over low heat or in the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt together chocolate and butter. Remove from heat. Blend in sugar and eggs. Stir in flour, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour over warm oatmeal layer, spreading evenly.
Bake in 350 F oven for 35 to 40 minutes; do not overbake.

GLAZE: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top of hot brownies. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chips are softened. Gently spread chocolate evenly.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Gourmet Brownies Recipe

These are so tasty.the cholocate is almost at overload.hahahahah
Prep:20m Cook:40m Servings:8

Ingredients
Ingredients
3 squares (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raspberry preserves
Velvet Chocolate Glaze
1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions
Brownies
Melt 3 squares chocolate with shortening over warm water; cool slightly. Blend together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir in chocolate mixture, then flour. Fold in walnuts. Turn into well-greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 325° for about 40 minutes. Spoon preserves over hot brownies; spread carefully. Let cool. Spread Velvet Chocolate Glaze over brownies.
Glaze
Melt 1 square chocolate. Blend in butter and light corn syrup. Stir in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well.

Semolina Brownies Recipe

A wonderful chocolate treat with the unique addition of the Italian-based ingredients of semolina flour and olive oil.
Prep:15m Cook:25m Servings:16

Ingredients
1/3 c sugar
½ c brown sugar
½ c unsweetened cocoa
½ c flour
½ c semolina flour
2 eggs
¼ c olive oil
1 Tbsp vanilla

Directions
Preheat oven to 325F. Grease bottom only of an 8” pan.
In large bowl, mix sugars, cocoa and flours; blend in eggs, oil and vanilla.
Bake 25 minutes. Chill before cutting.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Zinful Brownies Recipe

When luscious chocolate, sweet red cherries and rich Zinfandel wine combine, what do you get? The most Zinful, fudgey, romantic treat on the planet!
Prep:20m Cook:35m Servings:30

Ingredients
4 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
½ cup pure cherry preserves
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp natural cocoa powder
4 tsp cornstarch
½ cup Zinfandel wine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan.
Melt chocolate and butter. Stir in cherry preserves, sugars, and cocoa powder, beating well.
Mix cornstarch, wine and vanilla.
Add to chocolate mixture.
Stir in flour gently.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Chill before cutting and serving

Best Brownies In The World Recipe

These are amazing, follow recipe exact, make sure you refrigerate them
Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:15

Ingredients
1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons real vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 ¼ cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups diced walnut pieces

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
Melt together the butter, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature.
Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and chocolate chips with flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.

Cappuccino Brownies Recipe

This is pure indullgence and is great after dinner dessert!
Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:10

Ingredients
60g unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1/2 c plain flour
2 tsp dry instant coffee
250g dark chocolate, melted
2/3 c macademia nuts, chopped
1 Tbsp apricot jam
1/4 tsp cocoa
1/4 tsp icing sugar
Vanilla Frosting:
250g unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla
11/2 c icing sugar

Directions
Grease asquare slice pan, cover base with foil, and regrease.
Combine butter and sugar, add vanilla essence and beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, stir in the sifted flour and coffeee powder, cooled melted chocolate and nuts, then spread into prepared pan
bake in moderate oven for 30 mins or until firm, leave to cool in pan
turn out , remove foil carefully and turn right way up, brush hot seived jam over slice, top with frosting and dust with combined sifted icing sugar and cocoa.
Frosting:
cream butter, vanilla in a small bowl until light and fluffy, gradually add icing sugar a bit at a time

Goldrush Brownies Recipe

This is an easy, few ingredient yet tasty dessert.
Prep:10m Cook:40m Servings:8

Ingredients
2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 can Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
8 oz. Chocolate Chips (I use dark chocolate chips)
Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease 8X8 Brownie pan
Line brownie pan with parchment paper and grease again. I usually cut the parchment paper, grease it and then put it in the pan as a liner - it's just easier.
Trim off any extra paper but leave enough that you can grab the edges to lift out the brownies.
Mix all ingredients together by hand until well mixed
Spread evenly in the brownie pan
Bake for 35-40 minutes
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes
Remove from the pan and cut into squares. I use a pizza cutter for easy cutting.
Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Holly Brownies Recipe

So named for the vibrant colours of the holly plant that go into these decadent chocolate bites. Cherry and mint combine for a wonderful flavour sensation!
Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:16

Ingredients
1/4 c. butter, melted
¼ c. cherry (or prune) butter, unsweetened
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. cocoa
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
½ c. dried cherries
½ c. fresh mint leaves, chiffonade

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9” pan.
In large mixing bowl blend melted butter, sugars and vanilla.
Add eggs and beat well.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Blend gently into egg mixture.
Stir in dried cherries and fresh mint.
Spread into prepared pan.
Bake 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan.

Mousse Brownies Recipe

Ah, Mousse Brownies. This recipe was around before brownie explosion and all the various types and flavors. This is an old recipe. I think 25 years or so. So, good.
Prep:10m Cook:45m Servings:12

Ingredients
grease or pan 9x13 pan 350 for 45 minutes
In saucepan until melted or in microwave:
1/2 cup butter
1 package of 12 ounce chocolate chips
Add:
1 2/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
spread into pan top with:
Mousse topping:
3/4 cup whipping cream melted with
6 oz chocolate chips
cool slightly beat in:
3 eggs
beat in:
1/3 cup sugar stir into chocolate spread on top.
Bake 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. DO not underbake.

Directions
Cool 2 hours. Refrigerate. Best eaten at room temp.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Candy Bar Brownies Recipe

I like brownies made with cocoa....the deeper the chocolate flavor, the better, and for me they need to be fudgey, not cakey....these are some of my favorites.
Prep:20m Cook:35m Servings:16

Ingredients
3/4 c. cocoa
1/4 c. cooking oil
3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts (preferably toasted, for the crunch)

Directions
Combine Cocoa, oil and butter in large bowl.
Melt in microwave 30 seconds - 1 minute. Whisk till smooth.
Stir in sugar and vanilla, stir till slightly cooled.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir in flour and nuts.
At this point, you can add 4 - 5 chopped candy bars (I used S’mores bars).
Spread in greased 9 x 13 pan.
Bake 30 - 35 minutes until set. Do not overbake.
Cool and enjoy!
(Best if left overnight, flavors mellow).

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Three-layer Brownies Recipe

These brownies are soooo good. I found this recipe in July and have made it three times already.
Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:18

Ingredients
1 (19 1/2 ounce) box dark chocolate brownie mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
1 (16 ounce) can prepared cream cheese frosting (You can use your favorite homemade if you prefer)

Directions
Prepare the dark chocolate brownie mix as directed on the package.
When they are just done, remove from the oven, sprinkle with the peanut butter chips, cover with a cookie sheet and let sit for 5 minutes; remove cookie sheet and spread melted peanut butter chips over the brownies.
Let cool until the peanut butter chips are firm enough to not get messed up when you frost them (put them in the refrigerator for a little while if necessary).
When cool, frost with the cream cheese frosting and let sit at room temperature, uncovered, overnight so the flavors blend and the top of the frosting dries to a bit of a crust.
Serve at room temperature.
This is so good!
***NOTE:These ingredients are to be used to prepare the dark chocolate brownie mix; if your mix calls for different amounts, use the package directions.***

Symphony Brownies Recipe

This is from Paula Deen & Friends. I have changed it a little (she uses a brownie mix with walnuts, I don't; size candy bar she says are no longer available, so I changed that; my bake time was longer than she had in the recipe). These are by far the best brownies I have ever eaten. They ddin't last long around the house.... More
Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:8

Ingredients
1 pkg brownie mix
Symphony candy bars--8 of the individual size (the ones with toffee & almonts)

Directions
Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions.
Line a 13x9 pan with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Spoon in half of the brownie batter and smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place the candy bars side by side on top of the batter.
Cover with the remaining batter.
Bake 5 minutes longer than the package directions.
Let cool completely, then lift from the pan using the edges of the foil. This makes it easy to cut the brownies into squares (turn upside down on a cutting board and peel off the foil. Then you can cut them and transfer them (top side up) to a serving plate).

Raspberry Brownies Recipe

Addicting. Very rich. Good for chocolate addicts like moi. :-p I am proud (or embarassed) to say that I have been munching on these brownies for the past few days. I still have some left in my kitchen, but I should admit that the brownies are going slowly (into my belly). ... More
Prep:20m Cook:40m Servings:24

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup Red Raspberry Preserves

Directions
Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Melt butter and chocolate in a large, heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
Add to chocolate mixture and whisk to blend.
Stir in nuts.
Pour two cups batter into pan.
Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Spread preserves over brownie batter in pan.
Spoon remaining batter over.
Let stand 20 minutes at room temperature to thaw bottom layer.
Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out clean, or about 35 minutes.
Transfer to rack and cool.
Cut brownies into squares.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Snicker Brownies Recipe

Kathleen in the office used to makes these for us all the time...and she would bring them to our monthly bunko games. Really good brownies
Prep:15m Cook:25m Servings:15

Ingredients
50 Caramels
1/2 plus 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 package german chocolate cake mix
1 cup peanuts
1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels
3/4 cup butter, melted

Directions
In a double boiler, melt caramels with 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk; set aside. (keep warm)
In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, butter, nuts, and 1/3 cup sweetened condenesed milk.
Stir constantly until mixture is well mixed and crumbley.
Grease and flour a square oblong baking dish. Press half of this mixture into the baking dish. (medium size pan...)
Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.
Then spread chocolate morsels and caramel mixture over cake layer.
Crumble remaining cake dough on top of this layer and return to oven for 14 minutes.
Cool and refrigerate till firm.
Cut into small squares

Texs Best Ever Brownies Recipe

I'm known at work as "Tex". I make these for my co-workers and they never seem to last throughout my shift. There's no need to add a "frosting" to these brownies because they're plenty rich.
Prep:10m Cook:30m Servings:8

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter at room temp(use ONLY real butter, no margarine!!)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2oz bittersweet chocolate
6 tablespoons cocoa

Directions
Melt the chocolate and 1/2 cup butter. Let cool.
Cream sugar and 1 1/2 cups of butter.
Add eggs one at a time until well blended.
Add vanilla and mix for 2 minutes.
Slowly add the cooled chocolate. Mix until blended.
In a small bowl mix flour,salt and cocoa.
Add flour mixture, small amounts at a time, to the sugar mixture until well blended.
Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.( I prefer to judge by the toothpick method or you may end up with "crispy" edges.)

Blackberry Brownies Recipe

A super-moist treat that's good as a snack, or as a fancier dessert, when served with some melted jam and whipped cream.
Prep:10m Cook:35m Servings:16

Ingredients
3/4 cup cocoa
½ tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup butter, melted and divided
½ cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
2 pints blackberries

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
Stir together the cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl; add 1/3 cup butter, mixing well. Add boiling water, stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining 1/3 cup butter. Add flour, vanilla, and salt. Blend completely. Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Gently place blackberries on top of batter. Cover berries with the remaining batter.
Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until edges begin to pull away from the sides. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Truffle Brownies Recipe

This brownie recipe puts others to shame when it comes to richness and chocolate flavor. This is a dense recipe that every Chocoholic must try at least once
Prep:10m Cook:25m Servings:6

Ingredients
1 Box Chocolate cake mix (Dark chocolate cake mixes can be used for a deeper flavor.)
2 Large eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup of vegetable or safflower oil
1/4 cup butter

Directions
1-.Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2-.Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
3-.Put the chocolate chips, butter and condensed milk into a large microwave-proof measuring glass and microwave for 2 minutes.
4-.Stir until blended and remove from microwave.
5-.Set aside for use later.
6-.In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and oil, blending well until smooth.
7-.Take 2/3 of this mix and press it directly into the pan, covering the bottom.
8-.Pour the chips mixture directly over the cake mix.
9-.Use a teaspoon to drop small amounts of cake mix on to the chip mixture, covering as much of the cake mix as you can.
10.The batter will spread during baking.
11-.Bake for 20 minutes or until the top looks firm and lightly browned.
12-.Cook this completely before removing from pan.

Boston Brownies Recipe

Boston brownies are the perfect sweet treat and will keep for a while if stored right. The original american cake. VERY CHOCOLATEY !!!
Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:12

Ingredients
***CAKE***
50g S.R. flour
50g Margarine
50g Castor Sugar
15ml Cocoa
15ml Milk
1 egg
***ICING***
25g Margarine
15ml Cocoa
50g Icing Sugar
25ml Evaporated Milk

Directions
1-.Set oven to 180C/gas mark 5
2-.Place all the ingredients in a bowl
3-.Use the electric mixer to cream the mixture. Beat fro 1 minute at the lowest setting and then turn to the highest setting and beat for 3 minutes until the mixture is soft and creamy
4-.Divide the mixture evenly into 8 paper cases
5-.Bake in the centre of the oven for 15 minutes when the cakes should be well risen and if gently pressed with the fingertips should spring back into shape
6-.Remove them ffrom the patty tin and place them on a cooling tray
7-.Melt 25g margarine in a small pot, add cocoa and cook very gently for 1 minute. 8-Remove from heat and add 25ml evaporated milk and 50g sieved icing sugar. Spread over cakes and leave to set!

Apple Brownies Recipe

Ingredients
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 cups frozen apples, finely chopped (do not thaw)
Icing:
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp evaporated milk or cream

Directions
1-.Cream brown sugar and margarine with mixer. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in chopped apples and nuts. Spread into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
2-.Icing: Brown butter slightly; remove from heat. Sift sugar and add to butter. Add vanilla and milk. Stir, drizzle over cooled brownies.

Peppermint Brownies Recipe

Awesome. The combination of mint and chocolate in this decadent brownie is unbeatable. Enjoy.
Prep:10m Cook:50m Servings:16

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups butter melted
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
24 small peppermint patties

Directions
1-.Heat oven to 350.
2-.Grease rectangular baking pan.
3-.In large bowl with spoon or wire whisk stir together butter, sugar and vanilla.
4-.Add eggs then stir until well blended.
5-.Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt then blend well.
6-.Reserve 2 cups batter and set aside.
7-.Spread remaining batter in prepared pan.
8-.Arrange peppermint patties in single layer over batter 1/2" apart.
9-.Spread reserved 2 cups batter over patties.
10.Bake 50 minutes then cool completely in pan on wire rack.
11-.Cut into squares.

Yogurt Brownies Recipe

These are very moist. The yogurt really helps keep these delights fresh and moist. Enjoy
Prep:10m Cook:22m Servings:16

Ingredients
1 pack family size fudge brownie mix
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350.
2-.In large bowl mix egg white, vanilla and yogurt.
3-.Stir in brownie mix and stir until just blended.
4-.Mixture will be very thick.
5-.Spray rectangular pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread mixture in pan.
6-.Bake for 22 minutes.
7-.Let cook at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Trilevel Brownies Recipe


Here are my trilevel brownies which are decadent but awesome. Take this to a potluck or group gathering.
Prep:20m Cook:40m Servings:16

Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Walnut halves (optional)

Directions
1-.For bottom layer, stir together oats, the 1/2 cup flour, the brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter. Pat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
2-.For middle layer, stir together egg, granulated sugar, the 2/3 cup flour, the milk, the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 ounce melted chocolate, the 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the baking powder until smooth. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread batter over baked layer in pan. Bake about 25 minutes more or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Set on a wire rack while preparing top layer.
3-.For top layer, in a medium saucepan heat and stir 1 ounce chocolate and the 2 tablespoons butter until melted. Stir in the powdered sugar and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in enough hot water (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make a mixture that is almost pourable. Spread over brownies. If desired, garnish with walnut halves. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 32 brownies.

Doctored Up Brownies Recipe

This is a ooey gooey treat that is easy to make.
Prep:25m Cook:31m Servings:36

Ingredients
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix
1 pkg. white baking pieces
1 C. semi sweet baking pieces
1 1/4 C. pecan pieces, divided
1/4 C. butter, melted
3 Tbs. hot water
2 C. powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 C. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350 °
2-.Grease bottom of 13" x 9" pan and set aside.
3-.Prepare brownie mix according to package directions.
4-.Stir in half of white pieces, all of semi sweet pieces and 1/2 cup pecan pieces.
5-.Spread batter into pan.
6-.Bake about 30 minutes or until center is set.
7-.Sprinkle with the remaining white pieces, bake for 1 more minute.
8-.Cool in pan on wire rack.
9-.For frosting, in a small bowl combine melted butter and hot water, then stir in powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla.
10-.Beat by hand until smooth.
11-.Spoon over top of brownies.
12-.Sprinkle with the remaining pecan pieces.
13-.Cool about 1 1/2 hours or until frosting is set.
14-.Cut into bars.
15-.Makes about 36 brownies.

Golden Yam Brownies Recipe


I haven't tried these in years. They are wonderful!
Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:24

Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled and finely shredded yam
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk

Directions
1-.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2-.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the shredded yam. Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking dish.
3-.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean. Mix together the confectioners' sugar, butter and milk until smooth. Spread over the brownies while they are still warm. They will absorb some of the glaze. Serve hot or warm.

Easy Brownies Recipe

This has been a quick favorite dessert since my kids were little...they are now 31 and 36 and it's still a favorite.
Prep:10m Cook:25m Servings:9

Ingredients
1/4 c.cocoa
1/3 c. shortening or margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sunflower nuts (opt.)
1/2 c. chocolate chips (opt.)
powdered sugar (opt.)

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2-.Grease an 8X8 inch square pan
3-.In a medium size bowl mix the first 7 ingredients.
4-.Add the nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
5-.Bake for 25 minutes
6-.Cool.
7-.Sift powdered sugar over top if desired.

Grasshopper Brownies Recipe


Grasshopper Brownies. I made them in honor of St Patrick's Day. They are very yummy and almost too sweet (as if)!
Prep:20m Cook:25m Servings:18

Ingredients
Brownies:
1 box of Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
2 Eggs
1/2 cup of Vegetable Oil
3 tbsp of Water
Frosting:
3 cups of Powdered Sugar
1 package (3oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup of Butter, softened
2 tbsp of Milk
1/4 tsp of Mint Extract
4 to 5 drops of Green Food Coloring

Directions
1-.Heat oven to 350.
2-.Spray bottom of 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray
3-.In a large bowl, mix all brownie ingredients.
4-.Press into pan.
5-.Bake 25 minutes.
6-.Let Cool.
7-.In a large bowl, stir all Frosting ingredients until smooth.
8-.Spread over brownies.
9-.Sprinkle with green sugar crystals.

Shortbread Brownies Recipe


A delicious treat for snacks, parties, anytime!
Prep:15m Cook:50m Servings:24

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl stir together 1 cup flour and the brown sugar. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the 1/4 cup chocolate pieces. Press into prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
2-.Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl stir together granulated sugar, 3/4 cup flour, the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; beat by hand until smooth. Stir in the 1/2 cup chocolate pieces. Carefully spread over crust in pan.
3-.Bake 40 minutes more. Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack. Lift brownies out of pan by lifting up on foil. Cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.

Lloyds Brownies Recipe

These are Lloyd's favorite treats. I used to keep the carob powder on a lower shelf, but he kept knocking it off hoping to inspire me to bake for him, I guess.
Prep:15m Cook:25m Servings:16

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup Flour
3 T Carob Powder
1/2 t Baking Powder
1/2 cup Butter
3/4 cup Honey
2 Eggs
1 Big ol' spoonful Peanut Butter (optional)
1 Ripe Banana, mashed

Directions
1-.Sift together the dry ingredients.
2-.In a small saucepan melt butter and honey. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter (if using). Set aside to cool to room temp.
3-.Once cool, add eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Mix in mashed, ripe banana (if using).
4-.Pour into an 8 x 8 baking pan which has been greased or lined with parchment.
5-.Bake 20 - 25 minutes, until brownie pulls away from the sides of the pan and middle springs back when lightly touched.

Perfect Brownies Recipe

This recipe is yummy!
Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:15

Ingredients
1 1/3 c. of all-purpose flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1/2 tsp. of salt
1 c. of melted butter
1 c. of cocoa
2 c. of white sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. of vanilla
1 c. of chopped walnuts
Icing
1/2 c. of butter
1/4 c.of milk
1/4 c. of cocoa
3 c. of icing sugar
1 tsp. of vanilla

Directions
1-.First you want to mix flour,baking powder and salt (set aside).
2-.Then you can add in melted butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
3-.Now blend dry mix into moist mixture.
4-.Next you can add nuts, and pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan.
5-.This needs to bake at 350F degrees for 35 minutes or until it just starts to pull away from sides.
6-.ICING:
7-.Now melt butter in saucepan with milk on medium/low.
8-.Then combine cocoa with sugar and stir into milk mixture.
9-.You can add vanilla and let cool till spreading consistency (will be runny at first).
10-.Finally, sprinkle with more nuts if desired.

Chocolate Brownies Recipe

This recipe is wonderful to do with the kids!
Prep:10m Cook:40m Servings:28

Ingredients
3/4 c. of cocoa powder
4 large eggs
3/4 c.of shortening
2 1/4 c. of sugar
1 c. of chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp. of vanilla
1 1/4 c. of flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 tsp. of salt

Directions
1-.First you want to preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2-.Next you need to butter a 9x13" pan.
3-.Then ,elt shortening in a large pan over low flame, then stir in cocoa.
4-.Now remove from heat.
5-.Take sugar and vanilla mix in then mix in eggs one at a time.
6-.Take remaining ingredients stirring in then stir in nuts.
7-.Let this bake for 30 minutes.
8-.Cool. Cut squares

Fudgy Brownies Recipe

The ultimate in fudgy brownies
Prep:15m Cook:35m Servings:16

Ingredients
3/4 cup cocoa
½ tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup butter, melted and divided
½ cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan
2-.Stir together cocoa and baking soda in a large bowl; stir in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining 1/3 cup butter; stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla, and selt; blend completely. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan.
3-.Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely in pan on wire racks. Frost if desired. Cut into squares.

Brownies Our Way Recipe

My ex-sister in law developed this recipe with her special needs class. It has been a favorite in our family for many years. It is fast and easy and yummy. This will make you OH SO VERY HAPPY!!
Prep:5m Cook:30m Servings:12

Ingredients
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
Whisk both together. Do not over beat these or they will become cake like and not fudgy.
Add:
1 cup flour
Blend in and add to above:
1 stick sweet butter
1 cup chocolate chips
Both melted together in sauce pan or microwave (if microwave watch carefully)
Cool slightly.
Add vanilla

Directions
1-.Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan & sprinkle with additional chocolate chips & bake @ 325 for 25-30 minutes
2-.DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Cia Brownies Recipe

By far the best brownie recipe I've tried. Courtesy of the C.I.A. (Culinary Institute of America, of course.)
Prep:20m Cook:40m Servings:9

Ingredients
Cooking spray
3/4 c (1.5 sticks) butter
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 large eggs
1-1/3 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cake flour
1/4 c coarsely chopped walnuts.

Directions
1-.Preheat oven. 350 F.
2-.Melt butter + chocolate together.
3-.Whip eggs, sugar, vanilla + salt on high until thick and light in color (4-5 minutes.)
4-.Pour some of the egg mixture into the melted chocolate mixture while still stirring, then pour in remaining egg mixture and blend on medium speed.
5-.Mix in flour + nuts on low speed until just blended. Batter will be very wet.
6-.Pour into greased 9x9 pan. (They tend to be sticky!)
7-.Bake until toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out with a very crumbs clinging to it (about 30-40 minutes.)
8-.Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 3-in. square pieces.

3 D Brownies Recipe

Okay these brownies are the best ever! They take a little more time to prepare but you will not be sorry. The taste is so good!
Prep:20m Cook:2530m Servings:24

Ingredients
1 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs,lightly beated
1 cup flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts
First icing layer:
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbs. butter
cream or milk
Second icing layer:
4 squares semi sweet chocolate, melted
4 tbs. butter

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2-.Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter.
3-.Add sugar and eggs. Mix well
4-.Add flour, vanilla, salt and nuts. Mix well.
5-.Pour into a grease 9x13x2 metal pan.
6-.Bake 25 to 30 min, cool.
7-.First icing layer: mix together powdered sugar, butter and enough milk or cream 8-to make icing a spreadable consistency.
8-.Ice brownies with this mixture.
9-.Let this set.
10-.Melt chocolate with butter and cover the first layer.
11-.Freeze or refrigerate.
12-.Let set at room temperature and then cut a serve.

Best Brownies Recipe

These brownies always turn out!
Prep:25m Cook:35m Servings:16

Ingredients
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 cup white sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 3 tablespoons butter, softened
* 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Best Brownies Ever Recipe

You'll be suprised at how good these taste!! you'd never know there are prunes in them!!!
Prep:5m Servings:12

Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1cup prunes
1/2 cup raw cocoa powder, (or nibs if you want the real antioxidents)

Directions
1-.puree everything together, then press into a 9*9 baking dish, and store in the fridge as long as you can wait, only necessary to store about 5 minutes or so, depending on if you want a gooey warm feel, or a crumbley cool brownie... either way... YUMMY!

Brownies In A Jar Recipe

This is great dish!
Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:24

Ingredients
2 1/4 c. of white sugar
2/3 c. of cocoa
1/2 c. of chopped pecans
1 1/4 c. of all-purpose flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 tsp. of salt
3/4 c. of butter
4 eggs

Directions
1-.First you want your sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar.
2-.Then press down firmly.
3-.Next you can add cocoa powder and press down firmly.
4-.Now add the chopped pecans, making sure they are evenly layered.
5-.Then combine flour, baking powder and salt, pour into jar and seal.
6-.Now attach following directions to jar: Empty mix into large bowl.
7-.Stir to blend thoroughly.
8-.Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine and 4 beaten eggs.
9-.Next you mix until completely blended.
10-.Now pread batter onto lightly greased 9x13 pan.
11-.Bake this at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes or until done.
12-.Cooland cut into squares.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Grandmas Brownie Recipe

Old fashioned brownie that my grandmother used to make us. Enjoy!

Ingredients
3/4 C melted butter
1 1/2 C granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 C flour
3/4 C cocoa
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 C nuts if desired

Directions
1-.Preheat oven to 350F
2-.Mix all ingredients very well (by hand, it's usualy too thick to mix with the electrical mixer)
3-.pour into a 2 quart square baking pan
4-.Bake for 20 minutes
5-.Let stand for 20 minutes

Brownie Pie A La Mode Recipe

I think this recipe has improved from the original one I had posted. Without a doubt the fudge sauce is way richer!

Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 tsp cocoa
2/3 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
ice cream, any flavor
Fudge Sauce
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup cream (I use table cream)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
1-.Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.
2-.Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Immediately add chocolate chips; stir until melted. Add eggs; beat with spoon until well blended.
3-.Stir together flour, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Add to chocolate mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in vanilla, pour into prepared pie plate.
4-.Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until almost set. (Pie will not test done in center.) Cool.
5-.To prepare fudge sauce:
6-.Combine all ingredients in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 minute; stir. If necessary microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly
7-.Top each slice of brownie pie with ice cream and sauce. Yummy.

Brownie Trifle Recipe

My children adore this recipe

Ingredients
1 box brownie mix
1 box chocolate pudding mix (small)
1 8oz tub cool whip
4 Cadbury crunchie bars

Directions
1-.Cook brownies according to directiions and allow to cool
2-.in a large bowl put a layer of broken up brownies
3-.then sprinkle a layer of broken crunchie bars
4-.then a layer of chocolate pudding
5-.then a layer of cool whip
6-.and finish up sprinkling the cruchies on top