On The Menu: Strawberry White Chocolate Chunk Brownies

I wasn't sure what to call this recipe. These are not really brownies but they are not blondies either. They are however delicious, dense, and full of strawberry flavor and white chocolate chips. They are also so incredibly easy to make, only have 5 ingredients, and would be the perfect treat to give to your Valentine. Who could resist this pretty pink treat?

Ingredients:
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine the cake mix, egg, and canola oil.
3. Slowly add the milk.
4. Stir in 1 cup of the white chocolate chips.
5. The batter will be very thick. Press the batter into the pan.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are beginning to turn brown.
7. Allow to cool.
8. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Drizzle across the brownies and allow to set before cutting.

P.S. Also check out these delicious Lemon Brownies.

On The Menu: Lemon Brownies

I have stated on here before that brownies are my all time favorite dessert. They are dense, fudgy, moist, and decadent. There is basically nothing not to love. Replacing the milk or dark chocolate with lemon gives this treat a nice twist. The lemon in the lemon brownies is balanced by the white chocolate while the glaze is layered on thick, super lemony, and heavenly.

Ingredients for Brownies:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
pinch of salt

Ingredients for Glaze:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:
1. Melt the butter and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
4. Over a double boiler mix the white chocolate chips with the butter and heat to melt until smooth.
5. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
6. Add the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and whisk to combine.
7. Add salt and flour. Stir to combine but do not over mix.
8. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth with a spatula.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Make the glaze by mixing the glaze ingredients together until smooth.
11. Pour over the warm lemon brownies.
12. Allow bars to cool before slicing.

On the Menu: Yummy Caramel Pecan Brownies

Brownies are such a delicious treat. Seriously, who doesn't love a good brownie? Caramel candies and pecans only take these brownies to the next level. These are quick and simple to whip up. So they would be perfect if you want to make a delicious treat and are short on time.

Ingredients
Box of Chocolate Cake Mix (I used dark chocolate Duncan Hines for mine.)
1/3 cup of Vegetable Oil
1 Egg
1/2 cup of Milk
20 Caramel Candies unwrapped (I used Dove Caramel candies.)
1/4 cup of Pecan pieces

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 pan with nonstick spray.
2. Mix the cake mix, oil, milk, and egg together.
3. Drop the caramel candies into the bowl and stir them in. I did not chop the candies in any way. I just stirred them into the cake mix. Pour into the prepared pan.
4. Sprinkle with the pecan pieces. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Scrumptious Cookie Dough Brownies

Who doesn't love brownies, chocolate chips, and cookie dough? I know I am game for all three of those things. So why not combine all three things and create a delicious treat? What could be better? Everyone will ravish these babies and then they will lavish you with compliments on your culinary skills.



Ingredients:

Brownie:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour

Cookie Dough:
3/4 cup unsalted butter (does not have to be softened)
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups mini chocolate chips




Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil, later you will use this to lift the brownies out of the pan so leave enough hanging over the edges. Spray the foil with nonstick spray.
2. Using a double boiler melt the chocolate until smooth. Then set it aside to cool slightly.
3. Mix the butter and brown sugar using the electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy. Then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in the chocolate, you have already melted, until combined. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Bake for 20-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set to the side and let it cool completely before adding the cookie dough on top.
4. Using the mixer combine the butter and both of the sugars. Then add the milk and vanilla, mix until just combined. Add the flour a little at a time and mix until combined. I did this in three additions. Then using a spatula stir in the chocolate chips. Spread over the cooled brownies.
5. You will need to refrigerate until firm, for an hour or so. Then using the foil lift the brownies out of the pan and cut. Store in an airtight container. Then enjoy!



Original recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Brownies are by far one of my favorite desserts. I find the the soft, chewy, chocolaty treats to be almost irresistible. This recipe with its peanut butter swirl is even more heavenly. Corner pieces are my favorites. Do you prefer corner brownies or ones from the center?

Ingredients:

3/4 cup peanut butter
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degress. Oil and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
2. Mix together the peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
3. Combine cocoa powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add 1/3 cup of the vegetable oil and mix together thoroughly. Add boiling water and stir until mixture thickens.
4. Add the rest of the vegetable oil, eggs and sugar and stir until smooth. Mix in flour, vanilla and salt until thoroughly blended.
5. Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan.
6. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter. Using a knife swirl the peanut butter mixture to obtain a marble effect.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until brownies are set in the middle and peanut butter swirl slightly puffs. Allow to cool in pan before cutting.

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Double-Decker Confetti Brownies

Tomorrow is National Blonde Brownie Day. Brownies and blondies just happen to be two of our favorite desserts so in celebration we whipped together these extremely easy Double-Decker Confetti Brownies. We love how the tiny M&M's add a lot of pretty color.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup mini M&M's

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
3. In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla. 4. In a medium bowl combine 2 1/4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; blend into creamed mixture. 5. Divide batter in half. Blend together cocoa powder and melted butter; stir into one half of the dough.
6. Spread cocoa dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
7. Stir remaining 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup mini M&M's into remaining dough; spread evenly over cocoa dough in pan. 8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mini M&M's.
9. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges start to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely. 10. Cut into squares and store in a tightly covered container.

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

These delicious cookies are a fast, easy chocolaty treat. Don't share with anyone that the main ingredient is a packaged brownie mix and no one will guess how simple this recipe really is.

Ingredients: 1, 20 oz package Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar (reserve for coating dough)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place brownie mix, flour, eggs, oil and granulated sugar in medium bowl. Stir until blended. 3. Place powdered sugar in separate bowl. For each cookie, scoop 1 rounded tablespoon dough and place in powdered sugar. Roll dough gently into balls, coating thoroughly with powdered sugar. 4. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes.

Mississippi Mud Cake

This cake may not be the prettiest dessert you will ever eat but taking a slice and microwave it for a few seconds before you eat it and you have a gooey, warm, delicious treat. Although it is called cake in it's title we think it is more like brownies. Yum!

Ingreidents: 1 & 1/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 & 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1/2 cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch cake pan.
2. In a large sauce pan over low heat, melt 1 cup of the butter or margarine and the cocoa. Stir often. 3. Remove from heat and add white sugar, beat well. Beat in eggs one at a time. 4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and stir into the egg mixture. 5. Stir in the chopped nut and teaspoon of the vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan. 6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, to make your icing: Beat together the remaining 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the milk and the confectioner's sugar. 8. Remove cake from oven. 9. Immediately spread the marshmallow cream over the cake. 10. Then spoon the chocolate icing over the marshmellow creme while the cake is still hot. Everyone at work loved this cake.

Happy Baking,
Sunny & Star

Caramel Brownies

These are delicious and very easy to make. I love a combination of caramel and chocolate.

Ingredients 4 squares Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate (we used pre melted)
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 package (14 oz.) Caramels
1/3 Cup whipping cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13 x 9 pan with foil, allow the ends of the foil to extend over sides. Grease foil. 2. Mix melted chocolate and melted butter. Add sugar and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour until well blended. 3. Spread half the batter into the pan. Bake 25 minutes or until top is firm to the touch. 4. While the brownie mixture is baking, put caramels and the cream in a medium sauce pan. Cook on medium heat. Keep stirring until completely melted. 5. Spread caramel mixture over brownie layer in pan. Cover with remaining brownie mixture.
6. Bake 30 minutes or until top is firm to the touch. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lift brownies from pan with foil handles before cutting into squares. The lining the pan with foil is very important. The caramels are very sticky.

Happy Baking,
Sunny & Star