These are coconut brownies. If you don’t like coconut, try one of my other brownie recipes. I’m calling this one a semi-fail because the bronies were too thick and the centers were too gooey. The bottom crust was very dry. They tasted pretty good overall though and I think the recipe the way it was supposed to be made would be very good. 1 package fudge brownie mix (13″x9″ size) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 tsp coconut extract Filling: 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softnened 2 eggs 1 tsp coconut extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 cup flaked coconut 1. In a large bowl beat the brownie mix, oil, eggs and extract on medium speed until blended (batter will be stiff). Set aside 1 cup for topping. 2. Spread the remaining batter into a greased 13″x9″ baking pan. Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes or until edges crack. 3. For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs and extracts until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and mix well. Fold in coconut. Carefully spread over brownies. 4. Drop preserved batter by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Store in the refrigerator This one from taste of home “fast fixes from mixes” magazine/cookbook
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In this video, Betty describes how to make an original recipe from 50 years ago–Best Ever Brownies! Yum! Yum! Ingredients: 1 stick butter or margarine (2) 1 oz. squares of unsweetened chocolate 1 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 2/3 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Melt the stick of butter or margarine along with the 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Let this mixture cool to room temperature. To the melted mixture add 1 cup of sugar, 1 well beaten egg, 2/3 cup of self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of pecans. Mix all together and pour into an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan (or dish). Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes. Brownies will be done when a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean. Remove cooked brownies from the oven and cool to room temperature. Cut into 16 squares. Place on a serving dish. Go crazy on brownies!!!
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Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted butter
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup dark brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cracked peppermint candies
1 recipe Peppermint fluff (below)
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch pan with a strip of foil or parchment, allowing edges to hang over opposite sides.
2. Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave or double boiler; cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, sugars and vanilla; whisk in melted chocolate. Fold in flour until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if using.
3. Spread batter in an even layer in pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs, 20 to 22 minutes (don’t overbake). Cool completely in pan.
4. Make topping and spread over brownies; let set at room temperature, 30 minutes. Lift brownies from pan using the parchment overhang. Lightly coat a knife with cooking spray, then trim ¼ inch off crisp edges of brownies to make clean sides. Cut brownies into squares, cleaning knife after every cut. Sprinkle candy over top.
Peppermint Fluff:
Make this when you’re ready to frost cooled brownies. In a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water, combine 1 cup sugar, 4 egg whites and a pinch of salt. Whisk until sugar is dissolved completely and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add ¼ tsp peppermint extract and 3 to 4 drops red food coloring and whip with electric mixer until mixture holds firm peaks, about 9 minutes.
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Brownies, made in the microwave. Recipe: 4 TB flour 4 TB sugar 2 TB unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 ts baking powder dash of salt 2 TB vegetable oil 3 TB water 1/4 ts vanilla extract 1 TB chocolate chips In a large container, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder with a fork. Add wet ingredients and mix well. It will look like mud. Stir in chocolate chips. Place in microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
Filed under Brownies by on Sep 7th, 2010. 25 Comments.
Ingredients:
16 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 c Sweetened condensed milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Walnuts; coarsely chopped
Directions:
In top of double boiler, placed over simmering water, melt chocolate. Stir in Sweetened condensed Milk. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Turn into greased, waxed paper OR metal foil-lined and greased again 8×8″ pan. Bake in 375 degree F oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Turn out of pan onto cake rack. Peel off paper. Cool. With sharp knife cut into 2″ squares.
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