A Kissable Brownie Food

HUGS 'N' KISSES BROWNIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir brownie mix, egg, oil and water until well blended. Fold in 1 cup vanilla chips. , Pour into a greased 9-in. heart-shaped or round springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 in. from edge of pan comes out clean., Let stand for 10 minutes; alternate milk chocolate and striped kisses around edge of pan with points toward center. Melt shortening and remaining chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownie. Cool completely. Remove sides of springform pan before cutting.

A KISSABLE BROWNIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together flour and nuts and set aside.
• In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and butter stirring over very low heat until chips are melted and smooth.
• (Mixture will be stiff.) Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla to chocolate mixture and mix well.
• Add chocolate mixture to flour and mix well.
• Shape 1 tablespoon of dough around each candy kiss, covering it completely.
• Shape into a ball and place 1 inch apart on un-greased cookie sheet.
• For chocolate topping: Melt 2 oz of chocolate chips in a small saucepan with 1-teaspoon vegetable oil and stir until smooth.
• Dip just the top of the treat in the melted chocolate and set on rack to cool and firm chocolate.
• Enjoy!

DECADENT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 177 Celsius.).
• In a large mixing bowl, add egg and butter. Whisk until blended smoothly.
• Whisk in white sugar, then add vanilla and baking powder.
• Add cocoa powder, blend thoroughly.
• Mix in flour (SLOWLY) and and then sour cream. Batter will be THICK! This is okay. If you find the batter is not thick or is runny, add 1/4 cup more flour. If you find the batter is getting too thick too fast, don't add the full cup. (If you feel the batter is far too thick you can always add more sour cream and/or some milk!).
• Fold in chocolate pieces. I don't use baking chocolate - I use milk chocolate bars with almonds. Use your favorite brand.
• Grease a 9" round or square baking tin. Pour brownie mix in, smoothing out with your spatula gently until it reaches the sides.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean. For me with a gas oven, that's 25 minutes.

BROWNIE KISS CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Fill paper- or foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Place a chocolate kiss, tip end down, in the center of each. , Bake until top of brownie springs back when lightly touched, 20-25 minutes.