George Duran Sand Art Brownies Food

SAND ART BROWNIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt and baking powder. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips and M&M's, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total). , To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir in brownie mix. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until center is set, 26-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

HOT AND SPICY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Melt the chocolate and the butter together in a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, then eggs, vanilla, salt, and chopped peppers. Sift in the flour and five-spice powder and mix until incorporated. Pour into mini muffin pans and bake for about 15 minutes.
• Alternately, you can pour the batter into a greased 8 by 8-inch pan and bake for about 30 minutes.

COLORFUL SAND ART BROWNIES

Steps:

• To color the sugar:
• Divide the sugar into 4 (1/2-cup) portions. Put 1/2 cup sugar into the jar and add 1 to 3 drops of food coloring.
• Put the lid on and shake the jar well until the sugar is completely colored.
• Empty the sugar into a small bowl and continue with the remaining sugar using different food colorings to make different colors.
• To make the Sand Art:
• Whisk together the flour and salt and set aside.
• Layer the dry ingredients into the jar, alternating colors (the sugar) and dark (cocoa powder) and light (flour), making your own design.
• Don't forget the chips! Screw on the lid and print out this recipe to enclose with your gift jar.
• To bake:
• Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9-inch pan with butter.
• Dump the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Mix together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

SAND ART BROWNIE MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, cocoa, chips and pecans. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total)., To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil and vanilla. Add brownie mix; stir until blended., Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.