The Best Brownies

Rich Chocolate Caramel Peanut Brownies

2010-04-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 cup butter
8 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped salted peanuts
Caramel ice-cream topping, optional

Preparations Method :

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, combine the caramels and milk.
Cook over low heat until the caramels are melted.
Stir occasionally.
Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter and chocolate.
Cook over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
Stir occasionally.
Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat both of the sugars and the eggs at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Gradually beat in the flour and the vanilla.
Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
Pour the melted caramels over the brownies.
Sprinkle evenly with the chopped peanuts.
Top with the remaining half of the batter.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center of the brownies are set.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Cut into squares to serve.
Drizzle with the caramel topping, if desired.

Makes 24 brownies

Junior Mint Brownies

2010-04-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 (3 oz.) box Junior Mints, chopped

Preparations Method :

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour, baking powder, and the salt.
Stir well.
Add the butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Stir well.
Add the chopped mints.
Stir to combine.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until set, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Do Not Overbake.
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Cut into squares.

Makes 16 brownies

Best Fudgey Pecan Brownies

2010-04-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)
Pecan halves

Preparations Method :

Heat the oven to 350 F.
Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla with a wooden spoon in a large bowl.
Add the eggs.
Beat well.
Stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add to the egg mixture.
Beat until well blended.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Spread in the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Meanwhile, prepare the Chocolate Pecan Frosting.
Spread the warm frosting over the warm brownies.
Garnish with pecan halves.
Cool completely.
Cut into squares.

Chocolate Pecan Frosting

1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp baking cocoa
3 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Place the powdered sugar and the cocoa in a medium bowl.
Heat the butter and the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted.
Gradually beat into the cocoa mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in the vanilla and pecans. (Makes about 1 cup of frosting)

Makes about 16 brownies

Brownies In A Cone

2010-04-14T20:18:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (13 x 9 inch pan size)
17 ice cream cake cones (about 2 3/4 inches tall)
1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp shortening
Colored sprinkles

Preparations Method :

Prepare the brownie batter according to package directions, using 3 eggs.
Place the ice cream cones in muffins cups.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the batter into each of the cones.
Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is dry.
Do Not Overbake.
Cool completely.
In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and the shortening.
Stir until smooth.
Dip the tops of the brownies in the melted chocolate.
Allow the excess to drip off.
Decorate with the sprinkles.

Makes 17 brownies

Bittersweet Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

2010-04-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1/2 cup butter
4 (1 oz.) squares bittersweet chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts

Preparations Method :

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square pan.
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate.
Stir to combine.
Remove from the heat.
Cool for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate mixture and sugar.
Stir well.
Stir in the eggs, vanilla, flour, and hazelnuts.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Cool completely.
Cut into 2-inch squares.

Makes 32 brownies

Chocolate Walnut Brownies

2010-04-11T20:37:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2/3 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tbs evaporated skimmed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbs diced walnuts
cooking spray

Preparations Method :

Cream the margarine; gradually add sugar, 1 tbs at a time, beating well at medium speed.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla.
Beat well.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to reamind mixture and mix well.
Stir in walnuts.
Spoon into an 8 inch square
pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 325' for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack;
cut into squares.

Makes 16 brownies

Irish Cream Brownies

2010-04-06T20:13:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 (20 ounce) package brownie mix
1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon brewed coffee
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toffee baking bits (such as Heath Bits 'O Brickle®) (optional)

Preparations Method :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Stir together the brownies mix, the 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur, vegetable oil, and eggs.
Spread in the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven to cool completely on a wire rack.
Place the milk, 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, and coffee in a small, microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on High until the mixture boils.
Set aside to cool completely.
Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and the cooled Irish cream mixture, and beat well.
Spread evenly over the cooled brownies.
Sprinkle evenly with the toffee bits.

Makes 24 brownies

York Peppermint Patty Brownies

2010-04-06T20:05:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, melted
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
2 cups flour
1 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
24 York Peppermint Patties (small - 1-1/2-inch)

Preparations Method :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl with spoon or wire whisk, stir together butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Add eggs; stir until well blended.
Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well.
Reserve 2 cups batter; set aside.
Spread remaining batter into prepared pan.
Unwrap peppermint patties. Arrange in single layer over the batter, about 1/2-inch apart. Spread reserved 2 cups batter over patties.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into squares.

Makes about 36 brownies

Frosted Marshmallow Brownies (Triple Treat Brownies)

2010-04-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups miniature marshmallows for topping

Preparations Method :

Melt chocolate with butter on low heat; cool.
Blend eggs slightly, stir in sugar, vanilla, chocolate mixture, sifted dry ingredients and pecans.
Pour into a greased 7-by-11-by-1 1/2-inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees about 25 minutes. Top with marshmallows and return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Cool and frost with Mocha Chocolate Frosting.

Mocha Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients :

1 square unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon powdered coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
About 3 tablespoons hot water

Preparations Method :

Melt chocolate and butter together, blend in coffee, vanilla and salt; stir in sugar gradually, adding enough water to make frosting of spreading consistency.
Spread carefully over marshmallows.

Cut brownies into 2-by-1-inch bars when cold.
Yield: About 3 dozen bars.

Oreo Brownies Treats

2010-04-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 pkg. (19 to 21 oz.) brownies mix (13x9-inch pan size)
15 oreo Cookies, coarsely chopped

Preparations Method :

Prepare brownies and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch pan, stirring chopped cookies into batter before pouring into prepared pan.
Bake according to directions on brownie mix.

Makes 24 brownies

Apricot Angel Brownies

2010-03-11T19:06:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

2 (2 ounce) bars white baking chocolate
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Preparations Method :

In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until all the chocolate is melted.
Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until blended.
Set aside.
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir in chocolate mixture.
Combine apricots, almonds and coconut; stir half into the batter.
Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
Sprinkle remaining apricot mixture on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool.

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Chocolate Chip And Peanut Butter Brownies

2010-03-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. crunchy peanut butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. chocolate chips

Preparations Method :

Preheat oven to 350.
In medium bowl stir together well sugar, butter, peanut butter, eggs & vanilla.
Stir in flour until well mixed. Stir in chips.
Spread batter into greased 9x9 pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool completely.

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Caramel Carrot Brownies

2010-03-11T18:52:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

2 cup graham cracker crumbs
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can carrot; shredded
1 cup pecans; chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Preparations Method :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9 inch square pan.
In a small bowl, blend together crumbs and condensed milk.
Mix in vanilla carrot.
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Sprinkle top with pecans.
Set aside In a saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring constantly.
Simmer about a minute, still stirring.
Carefully pour hot mixture over pec covering evenly.
Bake about 25 minutes, until topping is bubbly.
Cool completely before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.

Yield: 16 brownies

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Caramelicious Brownies

2010-03-11T18:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :
1 (19 to 20 oz) pkg. Fudge Brownie Mix
1/2 c. oil
1/4 c. water
2 eggs

Preparations Method :
Heat oven to 350.
Grease or spray bottom of 9x13 glass baking dish.
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon.
Do no undermix. Spread in greased pan.
Bake for 31-33 minutes.

Topping Ingredients :
20 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
chopped nuts

Topping Preparations Method :
In small saucepan, over med-low heat, melt caramels with milk, stir occasionally until smooth. Keep warm.
Immediately after removing brownies from oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
Drizzle with hot caramel mixture.
Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
Cut into bars

Makes 24 brownies

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Frozen Brownie Sundae

2010-03-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 box Deluxe Fudge Brownie mix
1/2 cup hot tap water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream -- slightly softened
1 1/2 cups salted Spanish peanuts
2 cups confectioner' s sugar
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation Method :

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease bottom only of 9x13 baking pan.
Mix brownie mix with water, oil, and egg.
Spread in baking pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
Do not over bake.
Cool completely.
Spread softened ice cream evenly over cooled brownies and top with peanuts.
Place in freezer until firm.
In medium saucepan, combine topping ingredients except vanilla.
Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Let cool 1 hour.
Pour over ice cream then place in freezer until firm or ready to serve.

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Snickers Bar Brownies

2010-03-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix
3/4 c Melted margarine
2/3 c Sweetened condensed milk
1 Large bag Snickers or Milk Way Bars

Preparation Method :

Mix cake mix with melted margarine and condensed milk, Spread out 1/2 of the mixture into a 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350~ for 10 minutes.
Slice candy bars into little slices.
Lay these on top of the baked crust.
With the remaining batter-crumble it on top of the candy bars.
It will have a crumbly texture.
No need to spread it on top to make it smooth.
Put it back into the oven and bake it at 350~ for 20 min.

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BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES

2010-03-05T23:36:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces
¼ c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
½ tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2tsp. salt
½ c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation Method :

Melt butterscotch pieces and shortening in double boiler over hot water.
Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar; cool 5 minutes.
Stir eggs and vanilla into butterscotch mixture to blend thoroughly.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Blend into batter.
Stir in nuts.
Spread in greased 13 x9x2" pan and bake in moderate oven (350°) about 25 minutes.
Set pan on rack.
While still warm, cut in 2" (about) squares (cookies are especially good warm from the oven).

Makes about 2 dozen brownies

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PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

2010-03-05T23:30:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

6 eggs
3 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. peanut butter
½ c. shortening
1 tblsp, vanilla
4 c. unsifted flour
1 ½ tblsp, baking powder
1 ½ tsp. salt
½ c. chopped peanuts

Preparation Method :

Combine eggs, sugars, peanut butter, shortening and vanilla; blend thoroughly.
Add dry ingredients; mix only until dough is smooth.
Spread evenly in two lightly greased 15 x 10 x 1" jelly roll pans (or three 13 x 9 x 2' pans).
Sprinkle with peanuts.
Bake in moderate oven (350°) 25 minutes.
Cut in 3 x 1' bars and cool in pans on racks.

Makes about 8 dozen brownies

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Knock You Naked Brownies

2010-03-05T23:18:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 package German chocolate cake mix (18.5 oz)
1 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup + 1/2 cup evaporated milk-divided
1/2 cup melted butter
60 vanilla caramels unwrapped (one 14 oz package)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation Method :

In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, nuts, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter.
Press half of the batter into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for eight minutes.
In the microwave or top of a double boiler melt caramels with remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
When caramel mixture is well mixed, pour over baked layer.
Cover with chocolate chips.
Chill for about an hour or until the caramel is hard.
Press the remaining batter on top of morsels.
Return to oven and bake 28 minutes (or less for gooier brownies).
Let cool before cutting.

Makes about 24 brownies

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Sand Art Brownies

2010-03-05T23:14:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

5/8 cup of all purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1/2 cup walnuts

Preparation Method :

Mix the first flour and salt together and put into the bottom of a quart jar.
Layer the rest of the ingredients in the order they are given.
Attach a tag with the following directions to the jar:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x9 pan.
Pour contents of jar in a large bowl and mix well.
Stir in 1 tsp vanilla, 2/3 cup of oil, and 3 eggs. Beat until just combined.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Note:

Cover the top of the jar with a pretty fabric and print a fancy tag to tie around the top. They make very personal and attractive gifts

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Thick and Fudgey Brownies with Mini Milk Chocolate Kisses

2010-03-05T23:08:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or regular margarine, melted
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 3/4 cups (10 oz pkg) mini milk chocolate kisses

Preparation Method :

Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for glass baking dish).
Grease and lightly flour a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Stir together flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
With a wooden spoon or wire whisk, stir together butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Add the eggs and stir until well blended.
Stir in the flour mixture until well blended.
Stir in the chocolate pieces.
Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Cut into 2 inch squares.

Yield: about 2 dozen squares Brownies depending on size cut.

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Cookies 'N Cream Brownies

2010-03-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

1 pkg. Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix (1 pound 3.8 oz)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped Oreo cookies (about 7 cookies)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-4 t. milk

Preparation Method :

Heat oven to 350.
Grease bottom only of rectangular 13 x 9" pan.
Stir brownie mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl until well blended.
Spread in pan.
Sprinkle cookies over batter.
Bake 29-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2" from side of pan comes out almost clean.
Cool completely.
Stir together powdered sugar and milk in small bowl until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle over brownies.

Makes 20 brownies.

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Double-Decker Confetti Brownies

2010-03-05T22:51:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. four, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 c. "M&M's" Semi-Sweet Mini Baking Bits, divided

Preparation Method :

Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Lightly grease 13x9 baking pan.
In large bowl, cream 3/4 c. butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla.
In medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 c. four, baking powder and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Divide batter in half.
Blend together cocoa powder and melted butter; stir into one half of the dough.
Spread cocoa dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
Stir remaining 1/4 c. flour and M&M's into remaining dough; spread evenly over cocoa dough in pan.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. M&M's.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges start to pull away from sides of pan.

Makes 24 brownies.

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