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THE BEST BROWNIES

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These brownies are not cake-like. They are more moist and gooey. I always undercook them a bit because we like them very moist.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
Mix oil and sugar until well blended.
Add eggs and vanilla; stir just until blended.
Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
Stir dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mixture.
Pour into greased 9 x 9 square pan.
Bake for 20 minutes or until sides just starts to pull away from the pan.
Cool completely before cutting.
Note: I usually double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. If you double the recipe, you will need to cook longer than 20 minutes.

SAND CASTLE BROWNIE MIX

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This is a great mix to give as gifts for the Holidays. Ingredients are layered in a quart-size canning jar which can be decorated.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 1 8X8 pan brownies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup flaked coconut (optional)
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a 1 Qt glass canning jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed, packing well between each layer.
Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to six months.
TO BAKE BROWNIES: In a bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla, and brownie mix; mix well.
Spread into a greased 8 inch square pan.
Bake@ 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

HOMEMADE BROWNIE SUNDAES

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I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group in. Homemade brownies and fudge sauce plus ice cream...you can't go wrong! -Carol Brandon, Uxbridge, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups butter, cubed
32 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
7 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 pound chopped walnuts, optional
HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup baking cocoa
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on low speed until combined. Beat on medium-high until thickened and lemon-colored, about 12 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and salt just until blended (batter will be thick). Fold in walnuts if desired. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. , In a large saucepan, combine the cream, sugar and butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, without stirring. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes. , Place cocoa in a heat-proof bowl. Carefully whisk hot liquid into cocoa until smooth (do not scrape pan). Cut brownies into squares; serve with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.