It was a sad Sunday watching the Giant’s and Bears win their games, being forced to cheer for Green Bay, and then the Bear’s didn’t make it to the playoffs. The saddest part, no more Sunday Funday. I mean, yes there is still football on Sundays but with my #1 and #2 teams out, I’m not as interested.
Good thing we have Indiana Basketball to keep us busy : ) I recently found this picture and thought it was really funny (and not only because of this awesome sweatband)! It was taken in NY and I’m rocking my first Bear’s gear!
From Football –> To Brownies
I’m sure you noticed these mouth watering brownies on my December 31st post. When I was in Florida, my aunt and I sat down to read through some of hers and my grandmother’s old recipes.
It was so special to spend this time with my aunt browsing through the huge pile of cookies, cakes, casseroles, noodle puddings, and cheesecakes and learning more about her (and my Dad’s) mother. One thing I learned…my Grandma LOVED her chocolate! When my Mom and I did our holiday baking in my kitchen, we filled the day kitchen tales from her mother too.
One of the recipes my grandma used to make that my aunt often makes now is brownies. So when the BOY requested brownies for our NYE dessert, I was excited to make this recipe for the first time.
The recipe calls for a 13×9 pan, but I knew that many brownies would be dangerous, so I halved the recipe and used a smaller pan. This is still too many brownies for 2 people, but we are always happy to share!
Per the BOY’s request, I didn’t add any nuts or chips, so these brownies are super fudgy with a nice, smooth texture. And, they pack plenty of rich, chocolaty taste.
But I just couldn’t resist a little flair…I’m sure you’re not surprised : )
So I drizzled some white chocolate across the top of the cooled brownies.
It took some serious willpower not to dig right in and try these brownies immediately. But we had the most amazing dinner ahead of us, so we were able to wait.
Grandma’s Brownies
Adapted from BAKER’S One Bowl Brownies
Ingredients
4 oz. BAKER’S Unsweetened Chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
Optional: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, etc
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray a 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray.
Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Blend sugar with the eggs and vanilla. Stir into chocolate mixture. Add flour and nuts (if using); mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely before cutting to serve.
Note: If you like a thicker brownie, I would recommend following the recipe as written but using a smaller (9×9 or 8×8) pan. If you want a less fudgy brownie (I’m not sure why you would), use only 3 eggs.
Aunt T…Did I miss anything???
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Love the flair! (And what would we do without sports to give us lots of fun excuses to bake–and eat–way too much?!) These look rich and wonderful!
I know…right? Superbowl menu?!
That is the perfect way to describe them…rich and wonderul! And gone because the finished them : )
I love that picture. Great heeadband!
head band…damn tiny key board.
Ha ha! Thanks! I think I definitely pull off the 80’s well : )
Mmm. I want a brownie!! With the yummy icing!! Oh — and that picture of you — what a cutie patootie!!
Thank you! My cousin scanned in a lot of old photos so I am enjoying looking through them and ever now and again there is something perfect for the blog : )
I agree–it is a bummer about the Bears! Bob is a huge Vikings fan, so you know what we’ll be doing Saturday night . . . . 🙂
Yes! That is going to be one fun and exciting game!
Wow those look delicious and not overly complicated! I’m bookmarking this one!
Plus you can get creative with them!
Let me know how they turn out!
I love brownies. The gooier the better!
Me too! I love the fudgy brownies!
Super fudgey..YUM!
Such a cute pic! And, brownies – SO good and made even better that it’s your grandma’s recipe 🙂
My grandma who was crazy for chocolate….even better! They are perfect to bring someplace so you can steal a corner and then let everyone else devour them!