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These are the Best Chewy, Fudgy Brownies ever! They are going to be your favorite because they are easy to make and deliciously dense with rich chocolate.
The Very Best Chewy, Fudgy Brownies are just an hour away. You’ll love to sink your teeth into them, and enjoy every bite. They will be an instant favorite and the brownie you make when you are craving a chocolate fix.
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“I’ve Gone Batty” Halloween Brownies are the fun Halloween treat that will have you flapping your wings with joy! Fun for kids of all ages!
This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.
Our daughter is OBSESSED with Vampirina at the moment.
It’s a cute Disney Jr show that features Vee, a young vampire who is adjusting to her move from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. Only a few friends know she is a vampire. She can’t get “Batty!” or she will turn into a bat and her secret will be known.
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I had such an epic weekend so I figured I’d share some epic brownies.
But first, let’s discuss the weekend!
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Bring on the holiday spirit!!!
Our tree is decorated! The stocking are up! The house smells all sorts of festive! And our Elf on the Shelf has made his appearance.
Oh, the Elf on the Shelf! Either you love it or hate it. I’m loving it since it’s new to Autumn, and therefore, us. I am flooding my Pinterest with Elf on the Shelf ideas. It’s silly and fun.
Most of all, I am excited for the upcoming holiday season and all the holiday baking I have planned.
I’m kicking it all off with there awesome Peppermint Pattie Brownies!
These delightful brownies are from Sara’s blog Cook with Sara. I have the honor of sharing them with you for this month’s Secret Recipe Club bonus Theme week. The extra Monday of the month gives the chance to find a fun recipe from another member’s blog to match up with that month’s theme. I thought these brownies were a perfect pick for this month’s Holiday Treats theme.
I have shared so many brownie recipes on my blog over the years, and even ones that have peppermint in them, but let me tell you… these are knock your socks off brownies. I swear! I really do swear!
If you like Peppermint Pattie’s then you will surely love these brownies.
They are a great balance of chocolaty brownie, luscious peppermint filling, and beautiful chocolate top layer. And, best of all, it really does taste like a Peppermint Pattie!!! Plus, a brownie. The best!!
Be sure to make these Peppermint Pattie Brownies for Christmas. Santa will thank you!
Makes 16 brownies
Ingredients
For the brownie layer
For the mint layer
For the ganache layer
Process
Adapted from Cook with Sara
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I am so thankful that Autumn is addicted to fruits and vegetables. I know there will be a day when she turns her nose up to them and will only eat white foods, but I’m enjoying this now.
Autumn’s daycare teacher says that she needs to give her the protein and carbs first at lunch before pulling out the veggies and fruit because if she sees them she will only eat them. I think that is just adorable. I’ll have to remind her that when she is protesting them for plain buttered pasta in a few years.
Or maybe something magical will happen and she’ll skip that terrible phase?!?!? HAHAHA that’s doubtful, but I will take all the good vibes that I can get!
And when that happens I’ll have to start to sneak fruit and veggies in other food.
Just like what I did here.
JUST KIDDING!!!
I just had a massive package of strawberries that was staring at me every damn time I opened up the fridge and as much as we all love fruit I was doubting that we could finish it off before it went bad. That’s just the worst.
So I was daydreaming about what to do with them on my way home one day. I started to think about brownies and was thinking of tossing strawberries in the batter to make them extra sweet and delicious.
I mean you pile on fresh strawberries or strawberry sauce on sundaes so I was thinking that putting the strawberries in the brownie would just help you make your sundae that much faster. Plus, even better. Just add some ice cream and hot fudge sauce and boom!!
Because these bad boys are so fudgey, dense, and moist – yeah, I said it- they are ‘fork brownies’. At least that is what Price called them. Hope that makes sense! xoxo
Makes an 8×8 tray of brownies
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Adapted from Jessica in the Kitchen
Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray!
Price and I had a date night this past weekend!!!!!
Date nights are few and far between for us. Shoot- the last one was 2 months ago and before that was in the summer. We are busy and sorta lazy about it at the same time. Plus, there is the extra money involved when it comes to hiring a babysitter. But we bit the bullet and arranged for our lovely sitter to come over so we could get out.
We went out to dinner at Wagamama and had a great time together even though I wasn’t feeling great. Anyway, I love the food that they serve at Wagamama. It’s so, so fresh. And really flavorful. Plus, a few years ago the company I work for designed some of their US locations. So I got to see the designs develop, which is so much fun to see, and learn all about Wagamama. Like it’s super important to know that the red tile at the Faneuil Hall location is called Lipstick Red. ha!
Anyway, I always like to have special treats for our babysitter, who is our dog walker’s daughter. I sent out an email to her mom to ask what she wanted: Chocolate Chip Cookies or Peanut Butter Brownies. A bit later I got her sweet little response that it was a tough pick but she wanted the Peanut Butter Brownies. So I got to work looking for a knock your socks off recipe since she deserved it.
I think that this recipe fits the bill!
I adapted a Martha Stewart recipe to load it up with even more chocolate and peanut butter goodness. I just can’t leave well enough alone. But I think that more of awesome stuff is awesome.
The brownie is slightly cakey and so, so chocolatey. I don’t normally make brownies that are cakey, but I really enjoyed it. It had great flavor and structure. It certainly needed it as it was stuffed and topped with peanut butter. The swirl looks so nice too. Looks good, tastes good.
I added chocolate ships and peanut butter chips into the batter as well. I really wanted to over do it, but without over doing it. Get it. Good.
I hope you treat these peanut butter packed brownies. And have yourself a great date night soon as well! xoxo
Makes an 8×8 pan
Ingredients
For the brownies
For the peanut butter filling and topping
Process
Adapted from Martha Stewart
These brownies are awesome.
They make crummy days better and good days magnificent.
I needed one of these bad boys this past Friday. I needed a little pick me up! oomph!
Our babe had to go back to the orthopedic doctor on Friday to determine if her hips were in proper alignment yet (a complication from her legs being up from being Frank Breech), which would mean she could stop wearing her hip brace at night. Unfortunately, her x-ray revealed that she still needs to wear it as her right hip is not yet growing properly. It’s such a bummer as it means 6 more months in the brace for her. She has grown accustomed to wearing it but I still feel bad that she has to. Wahhh!!
At least we are dealing with it now as it can result in arthritis and she could need surgery later on. AHHH!!! where is my tray of brownies?!?!?!
For real, I definitely needed one of these York Peppermint Patty Brownies on Friday. Too bad I made these guys a few weeks ago. wahhh again.
Ah mint, how I love thee. Thee, I love thee. I love that word.
But really, mint is great. And the chocolate and mint combo is thee best.
I had a bag of York Peppermint Pattys taunting me. Those little patty’s were begging to be eaten. I was yelling at them back ‘NOOO!!’ I couldn’t open that bag since once I snagged one of those wrapped patties I would grab another and another. And another.
So I figured that using a bunch of them in brownies would help me not shovel them in my mouth as fast as possible. At least I could potentially resist shoveling brownies in my mouth a bit more than just the candies. Plus, sharing is caring so I was able to share with my coworkers. Brownies for everyone!
Grab a bowl, some peppermint patties, and you’ll soon be on your way to some mouth watering brownies. Okay, sure, you’ll need some more ingredients than just peppermint patties, but it will be worth a trip to the grocery store to make these brownies. I pinky swear ya!
Makes 24 brownies
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Autumn is just beginning to laugh. EEEEEEE!!!!
She has spent the past 2 months laughing like a mime. Just imagine watching some TV on mute when you see someone crack up with a huge smile. Yep, that is how she had been. But since last Thursday night she has given us a few giggles. It’s just the best thing ever. Makes us so happy whenever she does it.
Until I can actually capture her laughing to share with you, I’ll make you happy with this recipe for Samoa Cookie Stuffed Brownies.
That’s right cookies inside brownies. And not just any cookies… Samoas!!
I just love Samoas (aka Caramel Delights) so much so I’ve made cocktails to take like them and even just put them in a pie! Well, the next obvious step to me was that I had to put them in brownies. Obvi.
These are fun because it’s a treat to bite into them and discover a cookie inside the brownie!
Now don’t fret if you don’t have Girl Scout Cookies on hand, you can use Keebler’s Coconut Dreams
Enjoy!
And please, winter won’t you go away soon? Like now! RIGHT NOW!!
Makes 20 brownies
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I’m kinda hooked on brownies.
I have been baking them up like crazy lately and have plans on several more different kinds of batches to bake up in the next few weeks. I kinda can’t wait!
Anyway, I whipped up these Andes Mint Chip Brownies up right after Christmas so that I could start to feel a bit more normal after having my typical life (showering, cooking, baking, eating, thinking) had been flip flopped after having Autumn. They are so quick and easy to whip up that even I can do them with new mommy brain!
The base for these brownies might just be my favorite. It might be the butter. Or the chocolates. Or maybe it’s the butter AND the chocolates. Maybe it’s the combo of it all. Probably that all together they create a soft, yet sturdy, brownie. I’ve made plenty of really soft brownies that just about need a spoon to eat them (de-lightful!) but these are bake sale brownies. What I mean by that is that you can cut them easier from the pan and could easily package them up to sell at the bake sale. Or toss into a lunch. Or delicately place on the rim of a glass of milk awaiting its sweet demise.
Adding the Andes Creme de Menthe Chips add such a great kick to the brownies. I just love this flavor. It just screams winter to me.
Since we’re still locked into this deep freeze from the “Polar Vortex” I think it would be a great idea to whip up a batch of these brownies to help you get through these cold days and nights. Days like this just call for a brownie and some hot chocolate.
Makes 24 brownies
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Halloween Oreo Brownies- Mixing in chopped up orange filled Oreos into light brownie batter makes for a spooky, delicious treat!
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What are you favorite cookies from the grocery store? I love grabbing the occasional special treat while there, but it’s a clear choice for me… Oreos are my Achilles’ heel.
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It’s Friday and I made brownies. Today rocks.
I can’t get over how chilly the mornings have been getting now. It’s just past Labor Day so summer is ‘unofficially’ over but I still think it’s way too early for it to be this dark and chilly in the mornings. The dog doesn’t seem to mind but I’m taking note of it in fear of what’s to come.
I am enjoying the crisp clean air that is now present on mornings like this but it will only be a matter of time when it’s too cold for me to throw on one of Price’s sweatshirts and take the dog out. With the chill in the air all I can think of are an abundance of fall (ie apple and pumpkin) and how often I can turn the oven to give our house that extra cozy feel.
Well, brownies need the oven! And these brownies are TO-DIE-FOR so be sure to make them. Do it.
I picked these Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies for this week’s edition of Sprint Cup Snacks. They’re racing in Virginia again and I gotta show some peanut love when they’re in Virginia. These are a follow up to the No Bake Peanut Butter Bars that I made earlier this year when they were in Richmond. Now that they are back at Richmond International Raceway I wanted another peanut butter treat and these were the perfect choice with the rich, fudgy, chocolaty brownie base studded with mini Reese’s and peanut butter swirled on top. No matter if your driver wins or looses, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies are a real winner!!
Seriously, just look… these are kinda incredible.
Makes an 8″ x 8″ tray of brownies
Ingredients
Note: To serve a crowd, the recipe doubles into a 9×13-inch pan. They may need a few extra minutes of baking, depending on your oven.
Sourced from Amandeleine
So I’ve been doing a lot of cooking and baking lately. A lot of baking. It feels good. It had been a while since I got dirty with flour and melted chocolate. It is an entirely new experience baking/cooking with the pup around. I’m constantly yelling for Price in the other room to yell for Kemper so he will run to him and get away from me when I need to open up the hot oven. But it’s all worth the extra effort since the house smelled amazing this weekend. How can it not with lots of chocolate and Cadbury Eggs?!?!
I saw these Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies from Breanna’s Recipe Box on Pinterest and knew I had to make them. They are based on Carrie‘s Milk Chocolate Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies. It’s such a small world! Anyway, I love anything related to Cadbury (see here, here and here). I just can’t resist them.
These brownie were quick to pull together and I just loved how the house smelled so good while they baked and cooled. The hardest part was chopping up the Cadbury Mini Eggs. Many they have HARD shells. I actually didn’t want to risk the slicing my finger open so I just went down to the basement and took a hammer to the eggs double bagged in a ziplock baggie. Always important not to cut finger or to disturb attached neighbor. Also, important to share! Which is why I cut mine into very small squares to share with coworkers, instead of just cutting it into 9 squares.
There are so many great options for sweet treats for Easter. And of course I had to give you another. Have fun!
Makes 9 brownies