Saturday, July 5, 2008

BROWNIES


1 c. butter
2 t. vanilla
5 T. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
½ t. salt
4 eggs – beaten
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Melt butter in microwave. Add cocoa and mix well. Combine all other ingredients and stir slowly with a spoon until flour is stirred in. Do not over stir. Pour in a greased 9 X 13 pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Mint brownie variation  frosting:
¼ c. softened butter, 3 T. milk, ½ - 1 t. peppermint extract, 3 – 4 c. powdered sugar and a few drops of green food coloring. Beat with hand mixer until creamy. Spread on cooled brownies. Then spread chocolate frosting on top.

Chocolate Frosting

Marshmallow  brownies variation: Bake for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle miniature marshmallows on top of the brownies and bake for 3-5 minutes. Let brownies cool and then top with the chocolate frosting.

German chocolate variation:  (adapted from a recipe at nancycreative.com)

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