Chocolate Brownies
Ah, the brownie- the little black dress of dessert. It can be dressed up (served with crème anglaise) or down (with a glass of milk) and is enjoyed by nearly anyone with an active pulse. Most people in the known world can be divided into two camps: those who like the edges and those who prefer the middle. No matter which camp you're in, one thing is certain: a good brownie is hard to beat.
All brownies delivered in 8" X 8" squares that you can divide up according to your needs.
Traditional
These brownies are made from the recipe used by my late mother-in-law, Lillian Granowsky. It's the brownie my husband grew up with, and it is a classic. Please specify fudgy (underbaked) or cake-like (cooked a little longer), and whether you'd like nuts. Pictured here with nuts. . Approximate weight 2.5 pounds. $16.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Butter
- Eggs
- Unbleached white flour
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Walnuts (optional)
Kitchen Sink
Otherwise known as "Traditional 2.0," this brownie is loaded with nuts, chocolate chips, and a bits of cookie dough that gets baked into a sinfully good concoction. Approximate weight: 3 pounds. $18
Ingredients, same as above, plus addition of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookie dough
Black And White Brownies
Cream Cheese swirled into the chocolate is delicious, dramatic and perfect for parties. Approximate weight: 2.5 pounds. $18
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate
- Butter
- Eggs
- Cream cheese
- Unbleached white flour
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
Death By Brownie Brownies
Mother's milk for the chocoholic, this is a dense fudge-style brownies baked with chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle on top. Approximate weight: 2 pounds. $18
Ingredients
- Unsweetened baking chocolate
- Semi sweet chocolate chips
- Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Unbleached white flour
- Walnuts (optional)
Mexican Chocolate with Kalua Icing
Melted Ibarra brand Mexican Chocolate makes for a very rich and cinnamon-infused brownie, set off with genuine Kahlua in the icing. One pan goes a long way! Approximate weight: 2.4 lbs. $20.
Ingredients
- Ibarra brand Mexican chocolate
- Unsweetened baking chocolate
- Unbleached white flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Icing:
Butter, Kahlua, vanilla, half and half, powdered sugar
Will Swim for Brownies!
Picured at right, the Santa Cruz Triathlon Association's Nu2Tri group trains for Flipper Fanny's Brownies!
Swim Caps- "Will swim for Brownies" -are available: $5.00