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Title:How to Make them Goodies
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Created:Wed Feb 19 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4127
Total number of notes:31160

59.0. "BROWNIES! and BLONDIES!" by PINION::HACHE (Nuptial Halfway House) Wed Dec 11 1991 14:11

    
    This topic is dedicated to BROWNIES (of all types).
    
    Please do the following command to see the recipes listed
    in this topic:
    
    notes>dir 59.*
    
    thanks!
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59.1Butterscoth BrowniesROLL::HARRISFri Jul 31 1987 17:3727
     I've never tasted the brownie mix that you refer to, but here's
     a recipe for butterscoth brownies that you might like to try.


          4    tablespoon  butter
          1    cup         firmly packed light brown sugar
          1                egg
          1/2  teaspoon    vanilla
          1    cup         sifted flour
          1    teaspoon    baking powder
          1/2  teaspoon    salt
          1/2  cup         chopped walnuts
          
          
          1.  Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan.  Stir in 
          the brown sugar and  cook over low heat until the sugar 
          dissolves and the mixture bubbles.  Set aside to cool.
          
          2.  In a mixing bowl sift  together  the  flour, baking 
          powder and salt.  
       
          3.   Stir  the  egg  and  vanilla into the cooled brown 
          sugar syrup.  Stir into flour mixture.  Add walnuts and 
          spread into a buttered 8x8-inch pan.  
          
          4.  Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.  Cool in the pan.  Cut 
          into squares.
59.2The Joy of Eating Butterscotch BrowniesDELNI::SILKWed Aug 05 1987 16:4443
Here's the recipe from The Joy of Cooking:
                       ------------------


BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIES

About 16 thin 2 1/4 in squares

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt in a saucepan:

	l/4 cup butter

Stir into it until dissolved:

	l cup brown sugar

Cool these ingredients slightly, then beat in:

	l egg
	1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift, then measure:

	l/2 cup all-purpose flour

Resift it with:

	1 teaspoon double-acting baking power
	l/2 teaspoon salt

Stir these ingredients into the butter mixture.  Add:

	l/2 to l cup finely chopped nuts or
	3/4 cup grated coconut

Chopped dates and figs may be substituted for the nuts.  Use a little
of the flour over them.  Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 9 inch
pan.  Bake about 20-25 minutes.  Cut into bars when cool.


59.4Mint Brownies - by popular demandTEMPO::JOHNLet's Go Caps!!Sat Aug 15 1987 01:4632
                           Creme de Menthe Brownies
             (from the back of the DH mint chocolate brownie mix)

INGREDIENTS:
        Duncan Hines Mint Chocolate Brownie Mix & Ingredients
        (i don't think they make it any more, so i use either a
        regular brownie mix or scratch brownies, and add mint
        chocolate chips... be sure it's one that uses a 13x9x2 pan) 

	3 Tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
	3 cups unsifted confectioners sugar
	6 Tablespoons butter
	1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
	5 Tablespoons milk
	2 Tablespoons creme de menthe

STEPS:
1.  Prepare Brownies according to package directions.
    Bake and cool completely.
2.  Melt 6 Tablespoons butter.
3.  Combine 5 Tablespoons milk
    and 3 Tablespoons instant dry mix vanilla pudding.
4.  Add milk and pudding to butter.
5.  Blend in 3 cups confectioners sugar.
6.  Beat mixture until fluffy.
7.  Add 2 Tablespoons creme de menthe.
8.  Spread on cooled brownies.  Refrigerate.
9.  Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips over very low heat or hot water.
10. Spread carefully over mint layer.
11. Cut into squares, then refrigerate to harden chocolate.

           ---------  Makes 24 large brownies ---------
59.6Caramel BrowniesFOR10::JUDYMon Sep 28 1987 00:2025
                            CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS
                      (from a KRAFT ad in the newspaper)


1 14-oz bag (KRAFT) Caramels
1 5-fl-oz can Evaporated Milk
1 18.25-oz package (Betty Crocker Super-Moist) German Chocolate Cake Mix
1/2 cup (Parkay) Margarine, melted
1 6-oz package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pieces
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Melt caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk over low heat, 
    stirring until smooth.
Combine remaining evaporated milk (~1/4 cup), cake mix and margarine; 
    mix well. 
Press half of cake mix onto bottom of ungreased cake pan.  
Bake at 350 for 6 minutes.
Sprinkle chocolate pieces and 1/4 cup walnuts over crust; 
    drizzle with caramel mixture.
Top with teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture;
    press gently into caramel mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
Bake at 350, 18 to 20 minutes.
Cool slightly; chill. Cut into bars.   (Approx 2 dozen)

59.10Amaretto BrowniesSQM::MADDENAge doesn't matter unless you're cheeseThu Apr 28 1988 16:4247
     This recipe does not include baking soda or powder, so
     the brownies are thin and fudgie.  They are wonderful
     served plain, or top them with vanilla ice cream and 
     a little more amaretto.


			Amaretto Brownies
			-----------------

Preheat oven 350 degrees F (340 for glass pan).
Grease a 9" x 13" pan.

Ingredients:	1 cup ground roasted almonds *
		9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
		6 Tablespoons unsalted butter **
		6 large eggs
		1/8 teaspoon salt
		1 teaspoon vanilla
		3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
		2/3 granulated sugar
		3 Tablespoons brandy
		2 Tablespoons Amaretto

* If almonds are raw, roast them for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
** I used salted butter and skipped the 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt.

Directions:

o  Melt chocolate and butter in either a heavy pan or double boiler over
   low heat.  Once completely melted, set aside to cool.

o  Beat eggs (and salt) and vanilla until thick and light in color.
   Add sugar and beat until mixture is pale yellow.

o  Fold flour and 1/2 cup of nuts into egg mixture. 

o  Fold in chocolate.

o  Fold in brandy and remaining 1/2 cup of nuts.

o  Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for about 
   25 minutes or unitl the top is just dry and a wooden toothpick inserted 
   comes out barely moist.

o  Let brownies cool.  Then sprinkle with amaretto.  Let sit an hour
   or two until amaretto is absorbed.
    
59.3Butterscotch VariationGEMVAX::ADAMSWed Jun 22 1988 21:186
    My variation on butterscotch brownies is to add chips--semi-sweet
    chocolate, milk chocolate, butterscotch--any combination does it.
    Make sure you don't overcook and it's wonderfully disgustingly good.
    
    n
    
59.11Peanut Buttery Fudgy BrowniesWHEEL::ANASTASIAHave fun stormin' the castleThu Jun 30 1988 12:2473
This isn't exactly what you are looking for, but it's good. I created
these one night when I had volunteered to make brownies but didn't
have enough cocoa to make the double batch that I needed to make.


Peanut Buttery Fudgy Brownies

8 tbl cocoa
3 tbl oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 c Butter
1-1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c flour
1 bag of peanut butter chips
1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups c coconut 
1 c chopped nuts (I put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a 
     			rolling pin or meat pounder)


Heat oven to 350.

Melt butter. (Use a 2 qt. saucepan or nuke it in a large bowl, then
you can mix everything in 1 pan.) 

Add cocoa and oil. Mix well. Add the peanut butter chips. Mix well to
melt the chips.

Beat in  eggs, sugar, and vanilla.

Mix in flour. 

Mix in chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts.

Spread in greased 12x9 pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.


Here's the original fudgy brownie recipe that I modified to create
these.

FUDGY BROWNIES

6 tbl cocoa
2 tbl oil
1/2 - 1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c Butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c flour
1-1/2 c chocolate chips 
1-1/2 c coconut 
1/2 - 1 c chopped nuts (I put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a 
     			rolling pin or meat pounder)


Heat oven to 350.

Melt butter. (Use a 2 qt. saucepan, then you can mix everything in 1 pan.)

Add cocoa and oil. Mix well.

Beat in  eggs, sugar, and vanilla.

Mix in flour. 

Mix in chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts.

Spread in greased 8x8x2 pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.
59.7Blonde Brownies plus moreDROO::WEYMOUTHAI SELECT Business Development MgrWed Aug 17 1988 10:39410
Blonde Brownies as well as other brownie recipes - these were summarized
    in the Worcester Sunday Telegram this past weekend.
    
    P.S. This is an excerpt from my cookbook.
     


                          Chocolate Syrup Brownies

          Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook Yield:
          32 brownies

             1/2 C. butter or margarine
             1 C. sugar
             4 eggs
             16 ounce can chocolate-flavored syrup
             1 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
             1 C. chopped walnuts
             Quick Chocolate Glaze (see below)

          Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to
          350 degrees.
          Beat butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat till
          fluffy. Add eggs and beat just till combined. Stir in
          syrup, then flour. Stir in walnuts. Turn into pan.
          Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly; pour Quick
          Chocolate Glaze over the top. Cool and cut into bars.

          Quick Chocolate Glaze
             2/3 C. sugar
             3 T. milk
             3 T. butter
             1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate pieces



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          Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan.
          Heat until boiling; boil 30 seconds. Stir in chocolate
          pieces until melted.



                              Blonde Brownies

          Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook Yield:
          48 brownies

             2 C. all-purpose flour
             2 tsp. baking powder
             1/4 tsp. salt
             1/2 C. butter or margarine
             2 C. packed brown sugar
             2 eggs
             1 tsp. vanilla
             1 C. chopped pecans

          Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to
          350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
          Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Add eggs
          and vanilla; stir until combined. Stir dry ingredients
          and pecans into sugar mixture. Spread in pan.
          Bake 20 to 25 minutes. (Be careful not to overbake, or
          they will be dry.) Cut into bars while warm.



                           Buttery Fudge Brownies

          Source: Gourmet's Best Desserts Yield: 30 brownies

             2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
             2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
             2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
             1 1/2 C. sugar
             4 large eggs
             1 tsp. vanilla
             1 C. sifted all-purpose flour
             pinch of salt


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             1 C. chopped pecans
             1 1/2 T. bourbon

          Butter and flour a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Preheat
          oven to 350 degrees.
          In a small saucepan, melt chocolates with one stick of
          butter, cut into pieces, over low heat, stirring until
          smooth; cool completely.
          In a large bowl with hand-held mixer, cream together
          the one remaining stick of butter and the sugar. Beat
          until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time,
          beating well after each addition; stir in the vanilla
          and the chocolate mixture. Add the flour and salt,
          stirring until the mixture is blended well. Stir in
          the pecans and bourbon.
          Pour the batter into the baking pan, smooth the top
          and bake in the middle of the oven for 30 to 40
          minutes, or until the cake pulls away slightly from
          the sides of the pan and a wooden pick inserted in the
          center comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Let the
          brownies cool completely in the pan on a rack before
          cutting into 2-inch bars.



                          White Chocolate Brownies

          Source: Nantucket Open-House Cookbook Yield: 20 to 25
          brownies

             1 C. unsalted butter
             14 oz. white chocolate
             1 1/4 C. sugar
             4 large eggs
             1 T. vanilla extract
             2 C. unbleached all-purpose flour
             1/2 tsp. salt
             1 C. coarsely chopped pecans





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          Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line an 11 x 9 inch
          pan with aluminum foil, leaving a little overhang
          around the edges of the pan; butter the foil.
          Heat butter and 10 oz. white chocolate, broken into
          small pieces, in a large saucepan over low heat,
          stirring frequently until melted. Remove from the
          heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir the sugar into the
          melted chocolate, then stir in the eggs and vanilla.
          (The mixture will look curdled.)
          Add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans and quickly
          stir just until mixed. Pour the batter into the pan.
          Bake the brownies until the top is light golden
          but the center is still somewhat soft when pressed
          lightly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool to room
          temperature.
          While brownies are cooling, melt remaining four ounces
          white chocolate in top of double boiler or in the
          microwave for 1 minute on high power. Drizzle over
          top of brownies. Refrigerate the brownies at least 3
          hours. Using the foil, lift the brownies from the pan;
          cut into 20 to 25 squares.



                    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

          Source: Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert
          Book Yield: 12 brownies, 3 inches by 3 inches

             4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
             1/2 C. butter
             4 large eggs, at room temperature
             1/2 tsp. salt
             2 C. sugar
             1 tsp. vanilla extract
             1 C. all-purpose flour
             32 to 35 miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups






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          Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and lightly flour
          a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
          Melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double
          boiler over simmering water. Let cool in the pan to
          room temperature.
          Beat the eggs and salt in a mixing bowl until very
          fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. Fold
          in the cooled chocolate mixture. Add the flour and
          fold gently just until blended.
          Pour into the prepared pan; smooth the top. Cut 20 of
          the cups in half and arrange them evenly on top of the
          batter. Lightly press the cups into the batter.
          Bake about 25 minutes. (If you want to add the second
          layer of peanut butter cups, bake about 23 minutes,
          then remove pan from the oven. Place 1 whole peanut
          butter cup in the middle of each brownie-to-be. Return
          to the oven and bake 2 minutes.) Let cool in the pan
          completely before cutting.



                         Chocolate Apricot Brownies

          Source: Camille Glenn's Chocolate Apricot Brownies
          Yield: 9 brownies, 3 inches by 3 inches each

             9 dried apricots
             3 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate
             8 T. butter
             1 C. sugar
             2 large eggs
             1/3 C. sifted all-purpose flour
             1 1/2 tap. vanilla extract
             tiny pinch of salt

          Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the apricots into 1/8
          inch slivers with sharp kitchen shears; set aside.
          Combine the chocolate, butter and sugar in the top of
          a roomy double boiler over simmering water. When the
          chocolate has melted, remove the pan from the heat and
          stir the mixture until its smooth.


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          Beat in the eggs and flour and blend thoroughly. Stir
          in the vanilla, salt, and apricots. Spoon the batter
          into a lightly greased or non-stick 9-inch square cake
          pan, and bake 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely
          before cutting into squares.



                            Rocky Road Brownies

          Source: Deep in the Heart Cookbook, of the Dallas
          Junior Forum Yield: 20 brownies

             4 eggs, beaten
             2 C. sugar
             1 C. butter
             4 T. cocoa
             1 1/2 C. flour
             2 C. chopped pecans
             pinch of salt
             2 tsp. vanilla extract
             5 oz. miniature marshmallows
             Icing (recipe follows)

          Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs and sugar.
          Melt butter in a small saucepan; add cocoa and mix
          well. Stir into eggs.
          Combine flour, pecans, salt and vanilla. Add to
          egg mixture and mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch
          ovenproof dish. Bake for 25 minutes. While brownies
          are baking, prepare icing.
          Remove brownies from the oven and cover the top with
          marshmallows. Pour the hot icing over all. Cool.

          Icing

          In the top of a double boiler, combine 6 T. butter, 5
          oz. can evaporated milk, 6 cups Confectioners sugar,
          3/4 cup cocoa and a pinch of salt. Heat, stirring,
          over simmering water to melt butter and dissolve
          sugar.



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                           Cream Cheese Brownies

          Source: Deep in the Heart Cookbook, of the Dallas
          Junior Forum Yield: 16 brownies

             4 Oz. German sweet chocolate
             5 T. butter
             3 eggs
             1 C. sugar
             1/2 tsp. baking powder
             1/4 tsp. salt
             1/2 C. plus 1 T. unsifted flour
             1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
             1/4 tsp. almond extract
             1/2 C. chopped nuts
             3 oz. cream cheese

          Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate and 3
          tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir, then cool.
          Beat 2 eggs until light in color. Slowly add 3/4 cup
          sugar; beat until thickened. Stir in baking powder,
          salt and 1/2 cup flour. Blend in cooled chocolate
          mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, almond extract
          and nuts. Set aside.
          Cream the cheese with 2 tablespoons butter. Gradually
          add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming until fluffy. Blend in
          remaining egg, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon
          vanilla. Spread half of chocolate mixture alternately
          over the top; zigzag knife through batter for a
          marbled effect.
          Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.



                              Caramel Brownies

          Source: Deep in the Heart Cookbook, of the Dallas
          Junior Forum

             14 oz. package caramels


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             2/3 C. evaporated milk
             18 oz. package German chocolate cake mix
             3/4 C. margarine, softened
             1 C. chopped nuts
             1 tsp. vanilla extract
             12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips

          Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13
          inch baking pan.
          Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a
          medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until
          caramels are melted. (A microwave may be used for this
          step.)
          Combine cake mix, margarine, 1/3 cup evaporated milk,
          nuts and vanilla.
          Spread the mixture into pan and bake for 12 minutes.
          Remove from the oven; pour caramel mixture over top,
          then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake 20 minutes
          more. Cool and cut into squares. (These freeze well -
          if they last that long.)






















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59.12Cream cheese browniesULTRA::KROCZAKBarbara Kroczak MS: BXB1-1/D03Wed Sep 21 1988 13:0265
Cream cheese brownies
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[Courtesy of The Boston Globe]

Two separate batters, one chocolate and one cream cheese are swirled to create
a marbleized pan of brownies.  This recipe makes large brownies that store,
freeze and travel well (and they're wonderfully rich - editorial comment)

Chocolate batter:
4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, cut up
10 tablespoons butter, cut up
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
1 and one third cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
half teaspoon salt

Cream cheese batter:
8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
half a cup sugar
2 eggs

Set the oven at 350 degrees.  Grease a 9-by-13 inch cake pan.

For the chocolate batter: Put the chocolate and butter into a small saucepan
over very low heat.  Stir once or twice until the mixture is melted.  Remove
from the heat and leave until completely cool but still liquid.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar at medium speed for
10 minutes or until the mixture is thick and pale yellow.  Beat in the vanilla. 
Turn the mixer to its lowest speed and beat in the chocolate mixture.

Beat in the flour, baking powder and salt, just until they are incorporated. 
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set it aside.

For the cream cheese batter: In an electric mixer beat together the cream
cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar until the mixture is soft and light.  Stop
the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl several times.  Add the eggs,
one by one, and beat to incorporate them thoroughly.

Use a ladle to pour six pools of white batter onto the chocolate batter.  Use a
rubber spatula to swirl the batters to make a marbleized mixture - do not
overdo this.

Bake the brownies for 50 to 55 minutes or until the top is firm when pressed
with the fingers.  The brownies should not harden on top.

Cool the brownies in the pan and cut into large squares for serving.  To
freeze, wrap individually in wax paper and freeze up to 1 month in an airtight
container.  Makes 18 large brownies.

From my experience:  Whenever I want to melt chocolate I never do it over 
direct heat.  I was taught to pour boiling water into a saucepan, place a bowl 
containing the chocolate into the standing pan of water and cover the bowl.  
This melts the chocolate gently and it doesn't need much cooling before it can 
be incorporated into the batter.

Also, when baking do not let the top darken too much.  That is, don't bake for
too long.  The top should be firm but with just a little color.  In my oven it
takes the full 55 minutes but not much longer.
                
    
59.22Brownie RecipeRIPPLE::TOOZE_MITue Oct 11 1988 14:5418
    INTENSE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
    
    1/2 cup butter
    3 squares (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
    4 beaten eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla
    2 cups sugar
    1 cup flour
    1 cup choarsely chopped walnuts
    
    Melt butter and chocolate until completely melted.  Remove.  Add
    rest of ingredients.  Pour into greased 9x14" pan.  Bake at 325F
    for 35 minutes (depending on heat of oven).  Do not overbake.
    Toothpick does not have to come out completely clean.
    
    Variations:  Add 1/2 cup or so chocolate chips and/or swirl some
    melted carmel in with the batter.  But these brownies are great
    just as they are!
59.13Cherry-Berry Chocolate BrowniesBTO::GEORGE_LThirty something...Fri Jan 27 1989 01:5557
    I did a DIR/KEY=BROWNIES, but couldn't find a note to put this
    recipe in, so here it is:
    
    1 16 1/2-ounce can pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup
    1 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup sour cream
    1/3 cup vegetable oil
    1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 large egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon Kirsch or cherry-flavored brandy(optional)
    1 cup heavy cream
    
    Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries(recipe follows)
    
    Heat oven to 350*F. Grease and flour two 9-inch square baking pans.
    Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons syrup. Chop cherries coarsley;
    drain off any additional juice; set aside. In large bowl with electric
    mixer at medium speed, beat sugar, sour cream, oil, cocoa, egg and
    vanilla until well blended. In small bowl combine flour, baking soda
    and salt. With mixer at low speed, beat flour mixture into cocoa
    mixture until just blended. Fold in chopped cherries. Pour batter
    into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Bake 20 minutes until wooden
    pick insterted in center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire rack
    5 minutes. Remove brownies from pans; cool completely on rack.
    
    TO ASSEMBLE: In small bowl combine reserved cherry syrup and Kirsch.
    Invert one brownie layer onto serving plate; brush lightly with
    syrup mixture. Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form when beaters
    are lifted. Spread 2/3 cream on brownie layer; reserve remainder
    for garnish. Place second brownie layer over whipped cream; brush
    lightly with syrup mixture.
    
    TO SERVE: Cut into 2 1/4" squares; garnish each with whipped cream
    and one chocolate-dipped strawberry**.
    Makes 16 servings
    
    
    
                      Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
    
    Rinse 16 large ripe strawberries with stems and hulls under cool
    water; carefully pat dry with paper towels. In small saucepan over
    VERY low heat,heat four 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate until
    almost melted. Remove from heat; stir until completely melted and
    smooth. Dip bottom of each strawberry in melted chocolate; place
    on sheet of waxed paper until chocolate hardens.
    
    **When fresh strawberries aren't in season I usually buy a jar
    of Maraschino cherries with stems and coat these with chocolate
    instead.
    
    
                                          
59.8Minty Fudge BrowniesSHALOT::MACDONALDOver 1 million lines codedThu Apr 27 1989 15:0923
    makes 2 dozen 3 inch squares
    from NESTLE Mint-Chocolate Morsels bag

    1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 cup sugar
    1/2 cup butter
    3 Tbls. water
    10-ounce pkg (1 1/2 cup) Mint Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bits (NESTLE)
    1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract
    3 eggs
    1 cup chopped nuts

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  In small bowl, combine flour,
    baking soda and salt; set aside.  In medium saucepan, combine
    sugar, butter and water; bring to boil.  Remove from heat.  Add
    Mint Chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until melted and
    the mixture is smooth.  Transfer to large bowl.  Add eggs, one at
    a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually blend in
    flour mixture.  Stir in nuts.  Spread into greased 13 by 9 inch
    baking pan.  Bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes.  Cool; cut into 3
    inch squares.  Makes 2 dozen.
59.9White Chocolate Almond BrowniesTUNER::WHITCOMBFri Jul 21 1989 20:2341
    
    Somewhere in this string white chocolate brownies were mentioned,
    and it just so happens that a co-worker gave me her tried and true
    recipe this afternoon which I'll post below.  I can't wait to try
    them myself!
    
    
    WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BROWNIES
    -------------------------------
    
    1 cup flour
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/8 tsp. salt
    2 eggs
    1/4 cup margarine or butter
    2 Nestle Alpine White candy bars (5 oz. each)
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1/4 tsp. almond extract
    1/4 tsp. baking powder
    1 oz. semisweet chocolate
    1 tsp. Crisco shortening
    
    
    Beat together sugar, salt, and 2 eggs at high speed (about 4 minutes)
    until light in color.  Set aside.
    
    Melt butter and 1 candy bar together over low heat.  Pour into egg
    mixture and beat at low speed.
    
    Add vanilla, almond extract, baking powder and flour into other
    ingredients until flour is incorporated.  Break the second candy
    bar into small pieces and add to mixture.
    
    Bake in a greased 9"x9" baking pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
    Center will be firm, and top will be lightly browned when done.
    
    When completely cooled, drizzle with a mixture of 1 oz. semisweet
    chocolate (melted) and 1 tsp. shortening.
    
    
    
59.14Nestle's No-Bake BrowniesBUFFER::MILLERMon Oct 30 1989 15:2429
    This recipe has vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers, 
    and uses evaporated milk instead of condensed:  
    
NO-BAKE BROWNIES (from Nestle's)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup evaporated milk
3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sifted powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. evaporated milk

Mix chocolate chips and 1 cup evaporated milk in a 1-quart saucepan. 
Stir over low heat until chocolate melts.  Remove from heat.

Mix well in a 3-quart bowl the vanilla wafer crumbs, marshmallows, 
pecans, sugar and salt.  

Reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate mixture for the glaze.  Stir the
rest into the crumb mixture.  Mix well and press evenly into a 
well-greased 9-inch square pan.  

Stir 1 tbsp. evaporated milk into the reserved chocolate mixture 
until smooth.  Spread evenly over mixture in pan.  Chill until 
glaze is set.  Makes 36 squares.  

59.5Hershey's Double Chocolate Mint DessertNECVAX::OBRIEN_Jat the tone......Tue Oct 31 1989 18:0626
    BOTTOM CAKE LAYER
        1 cup al-purpose flour
        1 cup sugar
      1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
        4 eggs
    1 1/2 cups (16-Ounce can) HERSHEY'S SYRUP
    
    Heat oven to 350.  Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.  In large
    mixer bowl beat flour, sugar, butter, eggs and syrup until smooth.
    Pour into prepared pan; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs
    back when lightly touched.  (top may still appear wet)  Cool completely
    in pan.  Spread mint cream layer on cake (see below); chill.  Pour
    Chocolate topping over dessert (see below).  Cover, chill.
    
    MINT CREAM LAYER:
    In small mixer bowl combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup
    butter or margarine, softened, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon
    mint extract and 3 drops green food color (option; beat until smooth.
    
    CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
    In small micro-proof bowl melt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
    and 1 cup Hershey's Mint Chocolate Chips or Semi-Sweet Chocolate
    Chips at HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 mintues or just until chips are melted
    and mixture is smooth when stirred.
    
    Cut in squares, about 12 servings
59.15Raspberry Fudge BrowniesGEMVAX::ROSSMon Mar 12 1990 11:2443
                         Raspberry Fudge Brownies
    
    Source: "Cooking Light" book - 1989 or 1990
    
    
    10 oz raspberries **
    1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. margarine
    1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa
    2/3 cup sugar
    2 eggs beaten
    1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1/8 tsp. salt
    vegetable cooking spray
    
    
    Combine margarine and cocoa in large saucepan.  Cook over low heat, 
    stirring constantly until margarine melts and mixture becomes smooth.
    
    Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
    
    Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla to cocoa mixture, stirring well to
    combine.
    
    Combine flour & salt; add flour mixture to cocoa mixture, stirring well
    to combine.
    
    Gently fold raspberries into cocoa mixture.
    
    Spoon batter into an 8-inch square baking pan that was coated with 
    cooking spray.
    
    Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in
    center comes out clean.  Let brownies cool completely before cut into
    squares.
    
    
    
    ** For the raspberries, I use frozen berries that I bought last year
    and froze.  I don't defrost them before I add them to the recipe.
    If you "buy" frozen raspberries that are in syrup, drain the syrup 
    before using.  Fresh raspberries (unfrozen) would work great too.
    
59.21Hershey Recipies Hershey Recipe DYNORM::NORMANTue Jun 18 1991 16:1724
No one will find those Hershey recipe's if we keep hiden' 'em under Fudge!
So here is a note for Hershey Recipes.

Hershey's Easy-Does-It Recipe #3

Fudgey Brownie (mixes in 5 minutes!)

3/4 c. Hershey's Cocoa		2 Cups Sugar
1/2 t. baking soda		2 eggs
2/3 c. vegtable oil		1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. boiling water		1 t. vanilla
       (measure accurately)	1/4 t. salt

1.  Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl.
2.  Blend in 1/3 c. vegetable oil
3.  Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens
4.  Stir in sugar, eggs, and reamining 1/3 c vegetable oil; stir until
    smooth
5.  Add flour, vanilla and salt, blend completely
6.  Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9" baking pan   Bake at 350 degrees
    for 30-32 minutes.

ummm they are yumming ... real fudgey brownies... all things considered
I don't think a mix can beat this one!
59.16german chocolate/caramel brownie squaresMSDOA::GUYThu Jul 11 1991 14:2315
    
    1 14 oz pkg caramel                  3/4 c  butter or margarine
    2/3 c evaporated milk                1 c chopped pecans
    1 box german choc cake mix           1 6oz pkg semisweet choc chips
    
    
    combine caramel and 1/3 cup milk.  Melt double boiler style or in
    microwave.  combine cake mix and remaining 1/3 cup milk, butter, 
    and nuts.  press 1/2 cake mixture in 2" X 8" X 12" greased dish.
    bake at 350 degrees 6-8 minutes. sprinkle chips and pour caramel 
    over top. pour remaining mixture on top and return to oven for 15-18
    minutes.  cool (overnight if possible) in refrigerator.  cut and allow
    to return to room temperature before serving.
    
    enjoy!!! 
59.17Vats of carmel... Yum!LEZAH::SCANLONI was so much older then...Tue Jul 23 1991 17:2614
  .1> Can you elaborate on caramel?  Is that a 14 oz. package of the
  .1> little caramel squares in clear plastic that you unwrap individ-
  .1> ually?  If not, and there is a source for caramel without all
  .1> the work of unwrapping, I'd love to know.
  
Actually, you can get the carmel without the work of unwrapping!  In the 
fall, many of the grocery stores around here (MA) sell tubs of carmel.  
You're supposed to dip apples in it to make carmel apples, but at our house, 
we've been known to go at it with a spoon!

Simply heavenly!

Take care,
Tara
59.18Alice's Triple Chocolate BrowniesPINION::HACHENuptial Halfway HouseWed Dec 11 1991 14:3517
    
    This is an easy recipe my mom used to make.  This recipe makes
    a very rich cakelike brownie.  
    
    1 box of chocolate cake mix (any kind of chocolate mix is fine, 
      devils food, german chocolate, regular chocolate all work, but
      I like devils food the best)
    1 box of cook and serve chocolate pudding mix
    2 cups of milk
    6 ounces of chocolate chips 
    
    Make the pudding according to the directions on the box.  Just
    after it starts getting thick, add the cake mix and blend well.
    Pour it into a greased rectangular (I think I use an 8x4, sometimes 
    larger) pan.  Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and bake at 
    350F for 20 minutes or so (until a toothpick comes out clean).
    
59.19Fudge-Topped BrowniesAKOCOA::SCHOFIELDWed Dec 11 1991 16:3923
    Fudge-Topped Brownies
    
    1 C margerine or butter, melted
    2 C sugar
    1 C unsifted flour
    2/3 C cocoa
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    2 eggs
    1/2 C milk
    3 tsp vanilla, divided
    1 C walnuts, chopped
    1 12-oz chocolate chips
    1 14-oz condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
    
    Preheat oven to 350F.
    In lg bolw, combine margerine, sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder,
    eggs, milk and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla; beat well.
    Stir in walnuts.
    Spread in greased 13x9-inch pan. 
    Bake 40 mins or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
    Just before brownies are done, in heavy saucepan, melt chips w/milk and
    vanilla. Immediately spread over hot brownies.
    Cool, chill, cut into bars.
59.23Fudgy BrowniesCAMONE::BONDEWed Apr 29 1992 14:5539
    I found this improbable recipe in a local newspaper, and gave it a try.
    The brownies are delicious!  They are cakelike, yet dense and fudgy
    at the same time.  And no one will *ever* guess the secret ingredient...
                      
    
                           Fudgy Brownies
                           --------------
    
    4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
    1/2 C prune puree or prepared prune butter
    3 large egg whites
    1 C sugar
    1 t salt  (I omitted this)
    1 t vanilla
    1/2 C flour
    1/4 C chopped walnuts (I omitted this)
    
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Coat an 8" square baking pan with
    cooking spray; set aside.  Cut chocolate into small pieces, place into
    microwaveproof bowl, and microwave on low until chocolate is melted. 
    Set aside and let cool slightly.
    
    Combine all other ingredients except flour and nuts; blend thoroughly. 
    Mix in flour.  Spread batter in pan and sprinkle with walnuts.  Bake
    approx 30 minutes until springy to the touch about 2 inches around
    edges.  Cool on rack.  
    
    
    
    Notes:
    
    **  I couldn't find prune butter in the stores, so I bought a jar of
        stewed prunes, pitted them, and pureed them in the food processor.
    
    **  Jane Brody's _Good Food Book_ says you can substitute cocoa and
        vegetable oil for unsweetened baking chocolate, as follows:
    
    1/4 C cocoa + 2 t vegetable oil :== 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
    
59.24Blondes are Easy?HSOMAI::WINGOMy body is here; my minds in JamaicaThu Sep 17 1992 18:5117
    1 cup sugar
    1 large egg
    3/4 stick of melted butter
    1/4 tsp almond extract
    
    mix well -
    
    still mixing above - add 1 cup flour gradually
    
    add in 4 oz. of chopped walnuts!
    
    Spray small square pan (7 x 7) or small rectangle with Non-stick spray.
    
    Cook at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes till golden brown.
    
    Scrumptious!!!! Made them last night and ate...alot!!
    
59.25tasteless rhetoric and stuffLEDS::SIMARDjust in time.....Fri Sep 18 1992 16:126
    Those are blondes!!!! They are male congo squares!!  The female congo
    squares don't have nuts!
    
    
    
    
59.26problems with Hershey's brownies...SHIPS::HERLIHY_JThu Dec 16 1993 14:5416
    
    I tried the Hershey's easy brownies in reply 21 and had only partial
    success - maybe someone who's tried it could give me some tips and Ill
    try it again.
    
    The taste is right, but the baking isn't.  The top crust is beautifully
    cooked, but underneath - it just stays gooey!
    
    I could try cooking more slowly and for longer - but I already did
    that a bit as the tin I used was bigger than it should be.
    
    Is there anything missing from this recipe?  Like another cup of flour
    perhaps?!!
    
    Any thoughts?
    Jane.
59.27hershey's browniesWESERV::HABERkudos to working mothersWed Dec 29 1993 15:169
    I make these all the time [only i substitute orange extract for the
    vanilla,and use margarine (melted and slightly cooled) instead of veg.
    oil].  They are supposed to be a little fudgy, and it's real easy to
    overcook them.
    
    It's gotten so that I'm asked to bring them places w/o even having
    to volunteer!
    
    sandy
59.28Rosie's BrowniesCSTEAM::BAKERas long as old woman, talk about old menMon Apr 25 1994 20:1121
    This is copied (without permission) from an old Womans Day mag I found
    at the gym. Extremely moist and chocolatey - these are great. Probably
    better with ice cream on top...
    
    4 oz unsweetened choc
    1/2 lb butter (1 stick)
    1 1/4 C + 2 tbsp sugar
    1/2 tsp vanilla
    3 eggs
    3/4 C flour
    
    Melt chocolate and butter in small saucepan over low-medium heat.
    Let cool 5 mins.
    In medium bowl, mix chocolate and sugar, well.
    Add vanilla, mix.
    Add eggs, on at a time, beating well after each.
    Add flour, mix in thoroughly.
    
    Spread in 8x8 pan, bake 35 mins at 325F.
    
    ~beth
59.29SUBSYS::ARMSTRONGsort of cast in concreteMon Mar 06 1995 12:4314
    I have question:
    
    I made some brownies (Rosie's) yesterday. Instead of putting in 1.5
    sticks of butter, I messed up and put in 2 sticks. I did realize my 
    mistake (when it was too late to change it) and figured the brownies
    would come out moister. They came out dryer - very dry.
    
    Does anyone know *what* purpose butter serves in brownie recipes? I was
    going to add another egg and some extra flour, but wasn't sure what
    that would do. (Does anyone know?)
    
    Input/suggestions for corrections, would be very much appreciated.
    
    ~beth
59.30TRUCKS::GAILANNWed Mar 15 1995 09:487
    
    More flour and eggs will make them quite cake like.

    The moistness is usually a combination of the melted chocolate and oil. 
    It's also very important you don't over cook brownies.
    
59.31SUBSYS::ARMSTRONGsort of cast in concreteWed Mar 15 1995 15:513
    Right, got that. But what does the *butter* do?
    
    ~beth
59.32What else?HOTLNE::CORMIERWed Mar 15 1995 16:255
    Make you fat???
    
    Sorry Beth, couldn't resist : ) : )
    
    Sarah
59.33TRUCKS::GAILANNThu Mar 16 1995 08:386
    Some recipes call for butter, others for oil.  You're right.  The fat
    should be providing the moistness.  With butter there are milk solids
    which alters the fat slightly.  You could try using a buttered
    flavoured cooking fat or cooking margarine.  It might be worth trying
    another recipe as well, just to see what the difference is.
59.34Water evap in butter vs. margarine?HOTLNE::CORMIERThu Mar 16 1995 12:036
    I'm guessing here, but if you used butter instead of margarine, perhaps
    butter has more water in it?  The water would evaporate during cooking,
    leaving a drier product.  I always use margerine (100% fat), and never
    have a problem with dryness.  Do you always use butter as opposed to
    margarine or oil?
    Sarah
59.35VAXUUM::FARINAMon Mar 20 1995 22:026
    Margarine has more water content than butter (usually a higher salt
    content, too).  Butter is what makes cookies crisp.  If you make a
    cookie using white sugar and butter, it will be a crisp cookie.  Brown
    sugar, molasses, and other fats (Crisco, oil, margarine) make cookies
    chewier.  Using twice the amount of butter called for probably caused
    the brownies to "crisp" and appear dry.  --S
59.36Fudge Brownie PieMKOTS3::OBRIEN_JYabba Dabba DOOTue Feb 13 1996 16:0722
    If you like brownie batter, you'll love this pie!  Taste awesome warm
    with Whipped Cream as a topping.  I cut this recipe out of a magazine a
    few years ago and finally decided to try it -- yummy.
    
    FUDGE BROWNIE PIE
    
      1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell
      1 cup (6 ounces) Hershey's Semi-Sweek Chocolate Chips
    1/4 cup margarine or butter (I used margarine)
      1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporate mile)
    1/2 cup biscuit baking mix (I used Bisquick)
      2 eggs
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract
      1 cup chopped nuts
    
    Heat oven 375. Bake pastry shell 10 minutes; remove from oven.  Reduce
    oven temp to 325.  In saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with
    margarine.  In mixer bowl, beat chocolate mixture with sweetened
    condensed milk, biscuit mix, eggs and vanilla until smooth.  Add nuts. 
    Pour into prepared pastry shell.  Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until center
    is set.  Cool.  Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream.