Consider Yourself Warned

Warning:
This post will cause you to march directly to the store, purchase these York Premier Baking Pieces in the form of Mini York Peppermint Patties, drive straight home, report to the kitchen and BAKE. Then of course, you will EAT. No question about it, you WILL eat and you WILL enjoy! (Unless you are one of those rare persons on this planet who does not like chocolate, or chocolate and mint..it is difficult for me to relate to you.)


Remember, you were warned....Thank me now or later, when you are basking in the delicious delight of this recipe from my friend, Melissa Mantor.

York Peppermint Brownies

1 1/2 C. Unsalted Butter, melted

3 C. Sugar

1 Tbsp. Vanilla

5 Eggs

2 C. Flour

1 C. Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Salt

24 small York Peppermint Patties, unwrapped OR, use my new find, the Mini Peppermint

Patties York Premier Baking Bits, Melissa suggested using 2 bags.

Preheat over to 350*. (325* for glass pans) Grease a 9x13 Baking Dish. In large bowl, stir in melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, and stir until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Blend well. Spread HALF of the mixture in the bottom of the 9x13 pan. Arrange the York Peppermint Patties on top in a single layer about 1/2" apart (6 rows x4 rows) Spread remaining mixture on top of the mints. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until Brownies pull away from the sides. While warm, dust top with Powdered sugar.

Enjoy every bite!

Merry Christmas!

February Brownies

What Is Different About Brownies In February?

The shape!

Simply use a bite-sized heart shaped cookie cutter and voila...you have an easy Valentine Treat to share!

Take it from someone who does not like to roll out and cut cookie dough... this is light years faster and very yummy!

Of course, when it is not February, I cut out heart shaped brownies to say, I love you, Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Love One Another, or to use with a Young Women lesson on love, friendship, grateful hearts, etc. This works great as a dessert at a shower, brunch, etc.

Adapt this for many seasons and occasions!

I have posted on this before...

This is the best Brownie Mix ever! Available from one of my favorite stops... Costco!

The Best Fudge Brownies Ever

Recipe From The Back of The King Arthur Flour Bag....

I find the recipes on the King Arthur Flour Bags to be exceptional. The Brownie Recipe below is fabulous. I decided to post it for two reasons...They are that good and now I have a cyber record. Besides the great taste, I like that this recipe makes a 9x13 pan sized vs an 8x8. Brownies this good have to be in a larger pan!

The Best Fudge Brownies Ever

1C. Butter 1Tbsp Vanilla Extract

2 1/4 C Sugar 4 Large Eggs

1 1/4 C Dutch Process Coca 1 1/2 C King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour

1/2 Tsp Salt* 2 C. (12 oz bag) Chocolate Chips (I used Ghiradelli Milk

1 tsp Baking Powder Chocolate Chips)

*Increase the salt to 1 tsp if using unsalted butter

Melt butter (I used the microwave), then add the sugar and stir to combine. Return the mixture to the microwave and heat just until it's hot but not bubbling; it will become shiny looking as you stir it. Heating the butter the second time will dissolve more of the sugar which will yield a shiny top crust on your brownies.

Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.

Stir in the cocoa, salt, bkg powder, and vanilla. Add the eggs, beating till smooth; then add the flour and chips, beating till well combined. Spoon the batter into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out dry (though it may have a few crumbs clinging to it) The brownies should feel set on the edges and in the center. Remove them from the oven, and after 5 minutes loosen the edges with a table knife; this helps prevent the brownies from sinking in the center as they cool. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Serve with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, or a cool glass of milk. Enjoy this and many other King Arthur Flour Recipes!

Mmmmmm

A Mix Worth Trying...
When it comes to brownies, cookies, cakes...basically... all the good stuff, I have never been fond of mixes. From scratch, home made is always my first choice. However, this Brownie Mix changed my mind about ready made mixes. Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix: Every bit as good as the name implies.
At Costco, I buy the large box containing five mixes and keep it on hand for last minute surprises or a planned totally wonderful treat. The instructions are easy. My young girls can mix up a batch with little or no help. They are delicious warm or when cooled, alone or with ice cream. For Valentines Day, I cut them into small bite-sized heart shapes. If you are chocolate lover, try this mix, you will not be disappointed. **Tip: I do not bake them as long as the package says to by almost 10 minutes less. Brownies, of any recipe, should never be over-baked and these are no exception.