Brownies

If you love Brownies, today's post is sure to please. Check out the Cherry Cheesecake Brownies, the Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies, and the rest of today's yumminess. Enjoy!

DR. PEPPER BROWNIES

This yumminess is from Southern Living, and begins, "Rich, chocolaty Dr Pepper brownies are impossible to resist."

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Bake Time: 40 minutes; Cool Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes

To view this online, go to https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/dr-pepper-brownies.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup light brown sugar

3 large eggs

1/4 cup Dr Pepper

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp. instant coffee

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Add butter and chocolate chips to a microwave-safe mixing bowl and cook for 30 seconds, stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. Repeat if necessary.

Add brown sugar and eggs and mix until combined. Stir in Dr Pepper. Add flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, vanilla extract and salt. Stir until combined.

Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Dr Pepper brownies taste like Dr Pepper?

While the Dr Pepper adds a hint of extra sweetness and spice, along with additional moisture to these brownies, the taste is not noticeable.

Can I use Diet Dr Pepper for these brownies?

While you can use a diet version for this recipe, it may affect the texture and flavor of the brownies.

How can you tell when brownies are ready?

When the brownies are ready, the edges should be set, and a wooden pick inserted in the center should come out with moist fudgy bits (not wet batter).

SUPERFAST FUDGE BROWNIES



This recipe comes from The Working Stiff Cookbook, by Bob Sloan and illustrated by Michael Klein. I absolutely love this cookbook. Even vegetarians can find plenty to love in it. The great thing about this recipe is that it really doesn't take much longer than a boxed mix, and is so much better!

The recipe starts with, "The perfect comfort food to go with your burgers. (Burger Bliss was on the preceding page.) Brownies always lift the spirits. Especially these brownies. They're fast, easy, and foolproof." I agree!



Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter (or margarine), cut into 4 pieces

1/2 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 extra-large eggs

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking pan.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the cocoa powder, stirring continuously until the butter is just melted. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the butter mixture to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring until each is well combined. Add the flour and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with tiny crumbs on it. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEWY BROWNIE COOKIES

This yumminess is from Vaughn Vreeland in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Vaughn wrote, "The perfect union of two of America’s most popular desserts, brownies and cookies, this recipe offers all the goodness of a brownie and bakes up in a fraction of the time. A blend of chopped chocolate, unsweetened cocoa and espresso powder lends enormous depth to the base of these cookies. The only time-intensive step in this recipe is beating the eggs and sugar, but don’t skimp on that process, as it helps the cookies rise without any baking soda or baking powder, giving them structure and shine. Banging the sheet pan on the counter 8 minutes into the baking process creates fudgy cookies and helps create that hallmark cragged surface atop a tray of brownies. Whether you’re the type of person who races to get a corner brownie or you patiently await a middle piece, these chewy brownie cookies offer all of the best textures a brownie has to offer."

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes; Yield: 18 cookies

To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025868-chewy-brownie-cookies. While you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter, I hightly recommend doing so. Great recipes, guides, and more.

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon espresso powder

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 large eggs, at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 packed cup dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Put chocolate, cocoa powder and espresso powder in a small heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbly but not browned, about 3 minutes, then pour over the chocolate mixture. Without stirring, let the mixture sit so the residual heat can melt the chocolate thoroughly while you whip the eggs and sugar.

Put the eggs, both sugars and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. (If using a hand mixer, a large bowl will do.) Whisk on medium-high speed until the mixture is pillowy and the sugars have begun to dissolve, 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir the chocolate mixture until glossy and smooth. (If any solid pieces of chocolate remain, you can microwave the mixture in 10-second bursts until everything is melted.)

With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla extract and then the chocolate mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed, then add the flour and mix on low speed until only a few streaks of flour remain. To avoid overmixing, use a spatula to finish folding in the flour. The dough should be glossy and resemble a very thick brownie batter.

Using a 2-tablespoon/1-ounce scoop, scoop a heaping amount of the dough into mounds directly onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, with each portion at least 2 inches apart, yielding about 18 cookies. Work quickly to ensure the cookies stay shiny once baked.

Bake for 8 minutes until the cookies have started to spread and take on a shiny outer surface, then remove the pans from the oven and whack them on the countertop a couple times to create a cragged top. (This also helps create a fudgier consistency.) Top with flaky sea salt and return to the oven to finish baking, for another 2 minutes until shiny and slightly puffed. Cool for a couple minutes directly on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

NUTELLA BROWNIES

This is from Jessie Sheehan in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Jessie wrote, "These dreamy four-ingredient Nutella brownies are assembled in less than five minutes. Nutella is the recipe’s workhorse, rendering obsolete the need for sugar, leavening and fat. Instead, the magical combination of chocolate-hazelnut spread, a little flour, a couple of eggs and a generous dash of salt, results in the fudgiest, chewiest and easiest of Nutella brownies. If a simpler brownie recipe exists, we have yet to be introduced."

Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes, plus cooling; Total Time: 35 minutes, plus cooling; Yield: One 8-inch pan

To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024607-nutella-brownies. While you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter, I highly recommend doing so. Great recipes, guides, and more.

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

1-1/2 cups chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)

2 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Preparation

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan, preferably metal (see Tip), with non-stick cooking spray and line with a long sheet of parchment paper that extends over two opposite sides of the pan.

Whisk the Nutella, eggs and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the flour with a flexible spatula, just until the last streak disappears.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, rotating at the halfway point, until crackly-topped and slightly puffed. A wooden skewer or cake tester inserted in the center should come out just clean. Try not to overbake, as these brownies dry out quickly.

Let cool to room temperature before lifting the brownies from the pan with the paper overhang, slicing into 9 squares and serving. Brownies will keep tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to a month.

Tip

Glass does not conduct heat as well as metal, so it can cause baked goods to cook unevenly and requires an increase in cook time. If using a glass pan, increase the bake time to 37 to 40 minutes, and expect some variation in texture.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

This yumminess is from Alana Al-Hatlani at Southern Living, and begins, "Creamy cherry cheesecake gives brownies a retro twist." It goes on, " A layer of creamy cheesecake takes these brownies to a delicious new level, especially when swirled with ribbons of sweet-tart cherry pie filling.

“We recognize that there are two types of brownie people in this world: cakey brownie lovers and fudgy brownie fans. This recipe falls firmly in the latter category. The moist, chocolatey center is balanced by a tangy cream cheese topping that perfectly suspends the canned pie filling (a great store-bought shortcut). These easy brownies don’t require much hands-on cooking time, just 15 minutes, and then a little patience while they bake, cool, and chill. We promise the wait is well worth the sweet end result."

Active Time: 15 minutes; Cool Time: 2 hours; Total Time: 3 hours; Servings: 9

To view this online, go to https://www.southernliving.com/cherry-cheesecake-brownies-8606893.

Directions

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

4 large eggs, at room temperature

3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips (from 1 [12-oz.] pkg.)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 cup cherry pie filling (such as Lucky Leaf)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add 1 of the eggs and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; beat until just combined, and set aside. Whisk together flour, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until no lumps remain; set aside.

Add butter and chocolate chips to a large microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 30-second intervals, whisking after each interval, until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add vanilla and remaining 3 eggs; whisk until combined. Add flour mixture, whisking until no dry streaks remain.

Add batter to prepared baking pan, spreading in an even layer. Gently spread cream cheese mixture over batter; dollop cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture. Using the tip of a butter knife, swirl cherry pie filling into cream cheese mixture as desired. Bake in preheated oven until cream cheese mixture is lightly browned around edges, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Chill at least 1 hour before slicing.

EASY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES

This decadent yumminess is from Very Best Baking, and begins, "Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream. For a delicious butter-free version, use LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin in place of the butter."

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 18 minutes; Servings: 24 brownies; Level: Easy

To view this online, go to https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/easy-double-chocolate-chip-brownies-2/.

Ingredients

2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin

3 large eggs

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Melt 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. (If using pumpkin instead of butter, melt the morsels by themselves. Then transfer chocolate to a large mixing bowl and let cool for 3 minutes, then stir in pumpkin.)

Stir in eggs. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir in remaining 1 cup morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

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