Hoosier Homemade» Brownies http://hoosierhomemade.com Making your House a Home Tue, 22 May 2012 14:08:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Oreo Brownies http://hoosierhomemade.com/oreo-brownies/ http://hoosierhomemade.com/oreo-brownies/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:16:12 +0000 CupcakeLady http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=28172 [Continue Reading]]]> Before we get started enjoying some Oreo Brownies, I have a bit of exciting news. I know you all love Pinterest as much as I do. Well, my Oscar Party Food Board was chosen by Ziplist as one of the Top 5! So if you have a second, I’d love your help with repinning and liking my board entries! Oh…and by the way…even if you aren’t hosting an Oscar Party, there are some yummy recipes on the board! And if I win the contest, we might just have to celebrate! Now…let’s make some Oreo Brownies!

Earlier this month when I shared the Better Than Brownies recipe, I knew there would be many more delicious brownie recipe variations in the future. The only good thing about being sick in bed, is the chance to watch lots of cooking shows. So, last weekend, while I spent my time in bed or on the couch, instead of baking, I caught a glimpse of an Oreo Brownie, and knew right away I had to create some to share {and eat}!

Using the same recipe as before, with only 3 ingredients for the brownies…these HAVE to be the easiest, best brownies ever! Although they are perfectly delicious with just the brownies, I know you will want to add the crushed Oreos and fluffy frosting to the top!

The frosting is also only 3 ingredients…Cool Whip, Marshmallow Fluff and Oreo cookies, and adds an extra flavor and texture to the Oreo Brownies, without being too sweet and overpowering them.

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Oreo Brownies Recipe

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

The best brownie recipe and the Oreos send it over the top! Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

    Brownies
  • 1 small box Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding - NOT instant
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix {I used Devil's Food}
  • 2 cups milk
  • Oreo cookies, broken into small pieces {about 10 cookies}
    • Frosting
  • 1 {8 oz.} tub Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line a 13x9 pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray lightly
  3. On a stove top, combine the milk and pudding mix, cook until slightly thickened
  4. In a large bowl, add the cake mix
  5. Add the pudding directly from the stovetop and combine well {the mixture looks really strange, but trust me, it is delicious}
  6. Spread brownies into pan and press down with your fingers {be careful it might be hot}
  7. Sprinkle with Oreo cookies
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  9. Frosting
  10. In a large bowl, combine thawed Cool Whip and Marshmallow Fluff
  11. With a large whisk, whip frosting until fluffy
  12. Fold in crushed Oreos
  13. After the brownies are cool, cut into squares, frost and add Oreos if desired
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Oh…and I can’t forget! Don’t miss the Oreo Stuffed Cupcakes in Cupcake Chronicles Newsletter today…they are heavenly!!

Enjoy your weekend my friends!!

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]]> http://hoosierhomemade.com/oreo-brownies/feed/ 8 Better Than Brownies http://hoosierhomemade.com/better-than-brownies/ http://hoosierhomemade.com/better-than-brownies/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:02:55 +0000 CupcakeLady http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=27395 [Continue Reading]]]> So let me tell you about my love-hate relationship with brownies. I love eating them…hate baking them! Yup..sorry I do! I have tried and tried to find a recipe that was fudgy but not too fudgy…cake like but not too cakey, etc. etc. I had finally given up and just decided to use a box mix, which also didn’t always come out right.

And then…the new Gooseberry Patch Cookbook…Rush-Hour Recipes arrived. I have used many Gooseberry Patch recipes over the years, and absolutely adore many of their cookbooks, so when I had the opportunity to review {and YES host a giveaway} for their new book, I was super excited!

I handed the book to Doug, while he was watching a movie and told him to pick out a recipe to try. Well, of course, being just like a man, he chose Saucy Short Ribs and Sausage Bean Gumbo! Oh no – no – no! I need a dessert! My readers want me to share an ooey – gooey – delicious dessert with them. And of course, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner…you needed another gorgeous dessert for your sweetie!

Enter…Better Than Brownies

You are going to flip out when you see how easy they are to make! Just 3 ingredients!! Yup…well unless you add the chocolate chips and nuts to the top, which of course you must do! Oh and the frosting…yes! You MUST slather it on!! You heard that right…I told you to slather the frosting on!!

Before we get to the recipe though, let’s chat a minute about this new Gooseberry Patch Cookbook; Rush-Hour Recipes. Just like these Better Than Brownies, the whole book is full is quick, easy recipes for you to…you guessed it…get on the table fast! There are 5-ingredient favorites, One-Dish Dinners, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soup Recipes, Make-A-Meal Sides and Speedy Potluck & Party Foods!

And guess what? I have a Rush-Hour Recipes Cookbook for one lucky Hoosier Homemade reader! You didn’t think I was going to forget about our week long celebration did you?

So what’s the secret to these delicious Brownies? Chocolate pudding…just one small box. Oh and the frosting helps quite a bit too. Now, of course, they are delicious without the frosting, and actually the recipe in the book doesn’t call for frosting, but with Valentine’s Day coming up, I just had to add the little pink to them.

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Better Than Brownies Recipe

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

The BEST Brownie I've ever had! And only 5 ingredients. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com Adapted from Rush-Hour Recipes

Ingredients

    Brownies
  • 1 small box Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding - NOT instant
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix {I used Devil's Food}
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
    • Frosting
  • 1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 2-3 drops coloring - optional
  • Valentine Heart Sprinkles - optional

Instructions

    Brownies
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line a 13x9 pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray lightly
  3. On a stove top, combine the milk and pudding mix, cook until slightly thickened
  4. In a large bowl, add the cake mix
  5. Add the pudding directly from the stovetop and combine well {the mixture looks really strange, but trust me, it is delicious}
  6. Spread brownies into pan and press down with your fingers {be careful it might be hot}
  7. Sprinkles with chocolate chips and nuts
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
    9. Frosting
  9. In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip, Marshmallow Fluff and coloring
  10. With a large whisk, whip frosting until fluffy
  11. After the brownies are cool, cut into squares, frost and add sprinkles
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For more delicious recipes, visit the Gooseberry Patch Blog!

Now I know you want to win a Rush-Hour Recipe Cookbook…don’t you? Head on over and enter the giveaway for Rush-Hour Recipes from Gooseberry Patch!

Disclosure: I received Rush-Hour Recipes to review. As always, the opinions are my own!

Linking to…Show & Tell Friday, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Friday Food, Saturday Night Special, Sundae Scoop, Gooseberry Patch

 

 

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I came across these Brownies on a Stick from my visit to Betty Crocker last year and knew you would love them. They are fun to create and definitely kid friendly!

Kids love any kind of food on a stick! And especially when it’s a sweet treat like Brownies on a Stick!

While visiting Betty Crocker Kitchens in Minneapolis, we baked in 4 different stations, one of those was brownies. We made an amazing Brownie Pizza, Brownie Goody Bars, Rocky Road Brownies and these Brownies on a Stick!

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Brownies on a Stick

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 15 brownies

A fun treat for kids or adults. HoosierHomemade.com Original Recipe Betty Crocker

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Brownie Mix plus water, oil and egg called for on the box (8 or 9 inch square size)
  • 15 craft sticks (found in the craft section of Walmart or Hobby stores)
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
  • Assorted sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line 8 inch or 9 inch square pan with foil, extending the sides a couple inches. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  3. Bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Place brownies in freezer for 30 minutes. Removed brownies from pan, lifting foil, peel away the sides
  5. Cut brownies into 15 rectangles
  6. Gently insert craft stick into one end of each brownie, peeling foil away.
  7. Place on cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  8. In a small microwavable bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening about 1 minute, stir until smooth. If the chocolate is not completely melted, microwave for an additional 5 seconds, stir until smooth.
  9. Dip end of brownie into chocolate and add sprinkles. Lay flat on waxed paper to dry
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The ideas are endless for the Brownies on a Stick! They would make a fun birthday treat, or even a treat for a special holiday, just use fun sprinkles to change them up. This recipe calls for melting chocolate chips, but you can also use candy melts or even almond bark for dipping, they work great too.

What is your favorite kid friendly snack? Check out more Kid Friendly Recipes on Betty Crocker.com!

Linking to…Whatcha Baking Wednesday, Transformation Thursday, Ultimate Recipe Swap, Sweet Tooth Friday, Weekend Wrap-up Party, Saturday Sevens, Tip Me Tuesday

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Today is all about St. Patrick’s Day Dessert…you all know I much I love sharing yummy treats with you! First up…Irish Cream Mint Brownies

I received a little challenge earlier in the week from Walmart Moms to come up with a St. Patrick’s Day Treat, and of course…I NEVER turn down an opportunity to bake and share treats with you all!

These Irish Cream Mint Brownies start with a rich, fudgy brownie mix to make them super easy. By adding a couple ingredients that I bought at Walmart, makes them even more special. And topping them off with Irish Cream Mint Fluff and some Andes Creme de Menthe Chips.

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Irish Cream Mint Brownies

Ingredients

  • Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix
  • Eggs, Oil and Water according to the box
  • Hershey's Drops Candy
  • Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips
    • All ingredients are available at Walmart

Instructions

  1. Mix brownies according to the directions on the box. Line a 13x9 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread half of brownie mixture in the bottom. Place Hershey Drops Candy on top and sprinkle with Andes Chips. Cover with the remaining brownie mixture.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Irish Cream Mint Fluff

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 cup International Delight Irish Creme Coffee Cream
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • Green food coloring
  • Andes Creme de Menthe Chips {optional}
    • All ingredients available at Walmart

Instructions

  1. Beat whipping cream until stiff. Add powdered sugar and Irish Creme Coffee Creamer. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in green food coloring.
  2. After brownies are cool, cut and frost with Irish Mint Fluff and sprinkle with Andes Chips.
  3. If you cut brownies with a plastic knife they cut cleanly and don’t flake as much.
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Next up…Mint Chocolate Cookies…

These cookies taste really good, but I’ll have to admit, they don’t look the greatest. I really debated whether I wanted to add the green food coloring, but I figured…it’s St. Patrick’s Day…you have to Go GREEN!

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Mint Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter {I used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter}
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking cocoa
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 package Andes Creme de Menthe Chips
  • Green food coloring {optional}
  • Melting Chocolate {optional}
    • All ingredients available at Walmart

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at time and beat well, beat in vanilla extract. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture in thirds. Stir in Andes Chips.
  2. If you want to serve these for St. Patrick's Day, add a couple drops of green food coloring. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes {soft} or 8-10 minutes {crunchy}. Cool completely.
  3. Melt Chocolate and spoon into a plastic squeeze bottle, drizzle over cookies, if desired.
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Here are a few more St. Patrick’s Day Dessert ideas for you…

  1. Irish Cream Pie Cupcakes with Free Printables
  2. Irish Trifles
  3. St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
  4. Luck of the Irish Cupcakes
  5. Thin Mint Cupcakes
  6. St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
  7. Pistachio Fluff
  8. Rainbow Cupcakes and Rainbow Ice Cream

Are you baking for St. Patrick’s Day? Share your ideas with us!

2012 St. Patrick’s Day Food and Fun

Disclosure: This post is part of a campaign I am participating in with the Walmart Moms. Walmart has provided me with compensation and product for this post. My participation is voluntary and opinions, as always are my own.

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I’ve shared with you several times about my visit to the Betty Crocker Kitchens. Last Fall, I shared these Brownie Goody Bars over at The Family Dish. They were such a hit over there, I just had to share them with you too!

Casey helped me make these…and eat them!

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Brownie Goody Bars

Brownie Goody Bar recipe on HoosierHomemade.com, adapted from Betty Crocker.

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix, 9×9 inch pan size plus ingredients to make them
  • 1 container vanilla frosting or homemade
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2/3 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1 1/3 chocolate chips (I like Milk Chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Bake brownies and let cool.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and Peanut Butter
  3. Heat for about 2 minutes until slightly melted, stir until all the chocolate chips are melted
  4. Add chocolate mixture to cereal, stir until all combined.
  5. Frost the brownies.
  6. Spread cereal mixture over frosted brownies.
  7. Refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
  8. Cut into bars.
    9. Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker
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Happy Baking! What’s your favorite brownie recipe?

I’m linking to…Foodie Friday, Sweet Tooth Friday, Saturday Night Special, Potluck Sunday, Ingredient Spotlight

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After all the Holiday Baking, it’s nice to have a quick and easy dessert to whip up during the week. My boys love Brownies, and these Peanut Butter Brownies were definitely a hit!

During a recent stop at Aldi’s, they had most of the baking chips on sale. Even though I don’t really consider Peanut Butter chips a Holiday baking necessity, they had them on sale for $.99 a bag, perfect to add to Brownies.

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Peanut Butter Brownies

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Deliciously easy Peanut Butter Brownies recipe from HoosierHomemade.com.

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Brownie mix {I used Betty Crocker with Hershey Fudge sauce}
  • Ingredients according to the box {water, oil and egg}
  • Peanut Butter chips {a couple handfuls}

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 11×7 baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mix brownies and spread into prepared pan.
  3. Sprinkle a couple handfuls of Peanut Butter baking chips over brownies.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and using a butter knife, swirl the chips into the brownie batter until all combined.
  6. Return to oven and continue baking for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Now for some fun news…

Baking 101 series starts next week!

I will be doing some videos along with regular posting and hopefully answer some of your Baking questions.

So…if you have a burning question that you would like me to try and answer, please leave a comment and I will add it to my list!

I’m linking to…Saturday Night Special, Potluck Sunday

]]> http://hoosierhomemade.com/peanut-butter-brownies/feed/ 8 The Best of Baking 2010 http://hoosierhomemade.com/the-best-of-baking-recipes/ http://hoosierhomemade.com/the-best-of-baking-recipes/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:49:14 +0000 CupcakeLady http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=14447 [Continue Reading]]]> If you are around here any amount of time, you will quickly learn that I LOVE to bake. I would bake all day…every day…if I could!

Now…if I just didn’t have to do the dishes…

It was fun looking back at all I baked this year. It makes me realize just what else I haven’t and need to share with you.

Desserts…

Pies…

 

Cookies…

 

No Bake…

Muffins…

I feel so blessed to be able to share my Baking with you all! Two of my personal highlights this year were my Baking with Betty trip to the Betty Crocker Kitchens and the Holiday Bake-Off sponsored by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.

Here are a few of the goodies that we made at Betty Crocker…

 

 

The Holiday Bake-Off was in New York City, I had a blast traveling there too!

I made my Twix Bars, I didn’t win, but that’s okay, I had a great time!

What is your favorite thing to bake?

I’m linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Saturday Night Special and Mouthwatering Mondays

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