Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Chocolate Brownies {Recipe}

Who doesn't love chocolate brownies? So last night after coming home from my dinner date {and having two other desserts already} I couldn't pass up yet another treat by my daughter!


The recipe she found {after going through MANY that I had around} was for one which is cake like, which is great since I tend to make thick and gooey brownies.  So I am sharing it with you today!

 SMOOTH CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup butter
6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans {or walnuts}

1.  Mix the melted butter and cocoa in a bowl.  Set aside.
2.  In another bowl beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. 
3.  Now mix in cocoa mixture.
4.  Stir in nuts.
5.  Sift flour over mixture and then fold in.
6.  Pour into greased 8 inch cake pan.
7.  Bake for 25 - 30 minutes in 350 degree F. oven {until risen}
8.  Let sit to cool as it will continue cook during cooling.





Now for the BEST part!  The creamy chocolate frosting.  My daughter found this recipe somewhere and I really love it!  I love it so much I would use it on my brownies and other things!

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING

4 ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Sour Cream

To make the frosting simply melt the chocolate chips and butter in a pan {low heat.  Mix well until smooth and then remove from heat.  Now add the sour cream and beat until smooth and glossy.  Let it cool slightly and then pour it on top of the brownies.  Spread well!


Simply pair it with a glass of milk {for most people} or my favorite delicious cranberry juice!


Yum!  Tomorrow is the last day of school for my daughter!  Yahoo!  That is the official start of Summer around here and that means time for more adventures in the kitchen!  What treats having you been cooking up lately? 
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10 comments:

  1. karinJune 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Those look soooooooo good! I'm printing out the recipe right now!

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  2. Bill LislemanJune 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Very tasty looking treats. I don't cook but I added myself to your followers because who knows maybe you send followers brownies?

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  3. Kristina P.June 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    These look rich and delicious!

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  4. The Little Red ShopJune 8, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Oh, yum! Once again, thank you, Wendy! The only treats I've been cooking up lately, sadly, are store-bought.

    Mmm...brownies!!!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  5. CindyJune 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Yum - my favorite!

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  6. megJune 8, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, those look GREAT - and I am a very picky brownie person! The frosting looks AMAZING too!

    Hmmm... I have a pumpkin bread recipe that's to DIE for, and I have really been craving it lately... perhaps that's next for me! :)

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  7. ClaireJune 10, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Oh, that looks delicious!

    Cxx

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  8. Jill WellingtonJune 10, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Yum!!! I wish you would come and take photos for my cooking blog. Your photos are always so creative!

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  9. Wendys HatJune 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Wow! Chocolate brings out the best comments! Thanks all! Wish I could have everyone over for a taste!

    @Mr. Lisleman - Thanks and hey, you never know!!

    @Jill - Wow that is a great compliment coming from a professional like you!

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  10. javed vardiAugust 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Wao! yummy dish. my all friends like it. even when we think to throw a party, we simply go to jim's home . His mother make it for us from browni recipe .

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