Brownie Pops Food

RAINBOW-SPRINKLED BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Make and bake brownies as directed on box, using oil, water and eggs. Cool at least 1 hour.
• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, crumble baked brownies. Using 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop, scoop out brownie mixture; roll into balls. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze 1 hour.
• In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave candy melts uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
• Remove balls from freezer. Dip tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy, then halfway into 1 cake ball; place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
• When all brownie balls have sticks, gently swirl 1 ball into melted candy to coat well; allow candy to drip back into bowl. Place stick in polystyrene foam. Sprinkle top with candy sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cake balls and melted candy. Let candy harden before serving.

DECADENT BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Dip 1 candy/lollipop stick into the melted chocolate (this will help the brownie adhere better to the stick). With clean hands, or wearing rubber gloves, scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of brownie. Mold the brownie onto the stick, making sure the brownie is somewhat secure. Carefully dip/paint each stick individually with melted chocolate with the help of a spoon, allowing some of the chocolate to get onto the stick. This will act as glue and keep the pop from falling apart when you bite into it. Dip into different toppings, as desired. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Once all the pops are finished, place into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
• For your brownie batter, melt your butter in a medium (or large) heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
• While the butter is melting, whisk the cocoa powder, sea salt and sugar in a separate bowl. (The sugar and salt will work as abrasive agents to get any lumps out of the cocoa.) Whisk the cocoa/sugar/salt combo into the melted butter until the sugar has dissolved fully. The mixture should look like fudge and pull away from the bowl into a ball. Take off the stove and set the pan on a dishtowel on your counter. Allow the fudgy mixture to cool down until it's warm, but not hot anymore.
• While that is cooling, line the bottom and sides of your 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. You want to leave about 4 inches of overhang on the 2 opposite sides. These serve as your handles to remove the brownies from the pan in 1 piece, so make sure that there is enough of the overhang for you to have a solid grip. Grease the parchment or foil well.
• Stir in the vanilla into the cooled fudge mixture to loosen it up. Add the eggs into the mixture 1 at a time, adding the second egg after the first egg is fully incorporated. The batter should look shiny and well blended. Add in your flour and stir it until it's fully incorporated. Once it looks fully blended, beat the batter vigorously for at least 45 strokes. This'll not only get out any pent up stress, but it will make the brownies chewy. Fold in your chocolate chips. Spread the very thick and fudgy brownie batter evenly in the lined pan with an offset spatula or your greased hands.
• Pop the brownies in the oven and bake until they get a nice crust and your house smells like brownies, 20 to 25 minutes. Let them cool completely on a rack or a dishtowel on your counter.

DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Sift together the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter while still hot, add the vanilla and stir until combined. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out 20 portions and use your hands to roll them into neat balls. Press a lollipop stick into each ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave or double boiler and let cool slightly. Dip each pop into the chocolate. Lightly tap the stick on the side of the bowl so the chocolate sheets around the sides and drips off. Sprinkle over the chocolate jimmies. Place the sticks in the florist foam and allow the pops to set at room temperature.

OWL BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Assemble brownie pops:
• Using 2 3/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut each brownie into circle. Using small offset spatula or knife, spread frosting in thin even layer on top of each brownie.
• Decorate brownie pops:
• Sprinkle each brownie with white sprinkles.
• To create eyes, arrange 2 butterscotch candies near top of 1 brownie and press gently to secure. Using small offset spatula or knife, place small dollop of frosting onto 1 black M&M, then gently press into 1 butterscotch. Repeat with second M&M on second butterscotch. To create nose, place 1 cashew between butterscotch eyes and press gently to secure. To create feathers, arrange about 7 pieces candy corn above eyes and press gently to secure. Decorate remaining brownies in same manner.
• Insert candy or craft stick into one side of each brownie.

PUMPKIN BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Using 2 3/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut each brownie into circle.
• Place frosting in small bowl and tint orange (see Decorating Tips). Using small offset spatula or knife, spread frosting in thin even layer on top of each brownie.
• Sprinkle each brownie with orange sprinkles.
• To create eyes, arrange 2 candy corn near top of 1 brownie and press gently to secure. To make nose, arrange 1 candy corn in between eyes and perpendicular to brownie. To create smile, arrange sugar candy bats in smile shape below nose and press into place. To make stem, push green apple licorice into top of brownie. To create leaves, arrange 2 mini green gummy candies alongside stem, gently pressing into frosting to secure. Decorate remaining brownies in same manner.
• Insert candy or craft stick into one side of each brownie.

BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13x9 inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Make brownie mix as directed on box for 13x9 inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Place brownies in freezer for 30 minutes.
• Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil; peel foil from sides of brownies.
• Cut brownies into 24 rectangular bars, 6 strips lenghtwise and 4 rows across, each about 1-1/2 by6 3-1/4 inches.
• Gently insert stick into end of each bar, peeling foil from bars.
• Place on baking sheet, freeze 30 minutes.
• In microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening on high about 1 minute; stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave additional 5 seconds at a time.
• Dip top 1/3 to 1/2 of each brownie into chocolate.
• Decorate with sprinkles, candy, etc.
• Lay flat on waxed paper or foil to dry.

BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
• Place 1/2 cup butter and white sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir 2 ounces baking chocolate into butter-sugar mixture until chocolate melts. Stir in eggs; mix well. Add flour, 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, vanilla extract, and salt; stir to combine. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• Place remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir 1 ounce baking chocolate into melted butter until chocolate melts. Stir in orange liqueur and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Crumble the cooled brownies into the mixture; stir to combine.
• Form brownie mixture into 1-inch balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Insert a lollipop stick into each brownie ball.
• Melt chocolate coating and chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Keep warm.
• Dip each brownie pop into the chocolate coating, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the saucepan. Transfer the coated brownie pops onto a baking sheet or set upright into a piece of craft foam. Allow coating to set, about 1 hour.

BROWNIE POPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line a 13 X 9 inch pan with foil so foil extends over sides of pan.
• Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Make brownie mix following package directions on box for a 13 X 9 inch pan.
• Cool completely for 1 hour.
• Place brownies in freezer for 30 minutes.
• Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil carefully.
• Peel foil from sides of brownies.
• Cut brownies into 24 equal sized squares (Each square should be about 1 1/2 X 3 1/4-inch).
• Gently insert sticks into each brownie, peeling foil from bars.
• Place on baking sheet and freeze 30 minutes.
• Pour chips into separate bowls adding 2 teaspoons shortening to each bowl.
• Microwave uncovered on high for about 1 minute.
• Stir until smooth.
• If necessary, microwave an additional 5 seconds at a time till smooth.
• Dip top 1/2 to 1/3 of each bar in either chocolate or white chocolate.
• Decorate with assorted candy sprinkles or decors.