Festive Frosted Brownies

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home cookbook a few months ago.  My mom had a stack of these books for me to take a look at and I immediately copied the page that had this recipe.  They looked so pretty and delicious too.  I loved the added touch with the sprinkles on top.  I've wanted to make these for months and had the opportunity to make a batch last week.  They were so worth the wait.  These days I tend to prefer the darker chocolate, but the lighter chocolate flavor in these is heavenly.  The lighter chocolate frosting also helps those sprinkles stand out!!  I have a feeling these are going to be a favorite for many years to come!

 

Festive Frosted Brownies

 

Source:  adapted from Taste of Home

 

1 cup butter or margarine, softened (I used salted butter.)

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 t. vanilla extract (I used 1 1/2 t.)

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

6 T. baking cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

 

 

FROSTING:

 

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened (I used salted butter.)

1/4 cup evaporated milk (I used 2 % milk-same amount)

1 t. vanilla

2 T. baking cocoa

3 cups confectioner's sugar

 

Sprinkles

 

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt;  gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

 

Spread into greased 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.

 

For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla; add cocoa.  Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth.  Spread over cooled brownies.  Decorate with sprinkles if desired!

 

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Buckeye Brownies

Last year my hubby gave me a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I went crazy downloading free cookbooks onto it! Well, the other day, I was looking through one and found this recipe and just knew I had to make them!! These seem like they would be a little complicated to make, but with the help of a brownie mix, they are super easy and SCRUMPTIOUS!! You must try these!!

 

 

Start by baking a pan of brownies in a 9x9 pan.  I used a Betty Crocker family size mix.  The box actually says that it is a 13x9 size but I always put them in this 9x9  pan. ( It just makes a more substantial brownie). 

 

 

Mix together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 c. softened butter, and 1 cup peanut butter.

 

 

  Spread mixture over cooled brownies!!  Now for the topping!  Melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 5 T. butter in a microwave safe bowl for 15 second intervals, stirring in between time.  Spread melted chocolate over peanut butter mixture!

 

 

Allow to cool completely!  Cut into squares!  I put mine in the fridge and they set up in no time!  In fact, I stored them in the fridge! 



 

Look at all those yummy layers!!!  Enjoy!!

Buckeye Brownies

Source:  adapted from Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends Cookbook JoAnn & Vickie's Favorite Recipes

 

brownie mix prepared according to package directions (I used Betty Crockers family size 13x9 mix, but made it in a 9x9 pan).

 

2 c. powdered sugar

 

1/2 c. butter plus 5 T. butter, softened and divided

 

1 cup creamy peanut butter

 

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ( I used Ghiradelli)

 

Prepare brownies according to package directions and bake in a greased 9x9 pan.  Cool completely.  In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1/2 c. butter and 1 c. peanut butter.  Spread mixture over cooled brownies.  Chill for one hour.  Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter in a microwave safe bowl in 15 second intervals, stirring in between time.  Spread over brownies.  Let cool and cut into squares.

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Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

I've been looking for a new sweet treat to try and just hadn't found anything.  Just as I was about to give up on baking anything today, I ran across this recipe as I was searching the net.  These looked so amazing so I had to try them.  The one great thing about starting this blog has been getting to know so many other blogs in the process.  This recipe came from Sweet Pea's Kitchen and you can find the recipe here.  The only thing I changed was the amount of vanilla.  I reduced it by a teaspoon!!  Hope you try these!!  You will love them!!  Check out her blog for other great recipes!!!

 Start by gathering  and mixing your ingredients for the brownies.

 Line a 9 x 13 metal baking pan with parchment.  Butter the pan first, place the parchment, and then also butter the parchment.  Trust me on this- do NOT skip this step. 

 Mix wet ingredients.

 Gradually incorporate dry ingredients.

 Pour into prepared pan.  Bake @ 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

 While brownies are cooling, prepare filling.  Mix 1/2 cup butter, softened, with 1/2 c. peanut butter.

 Add in 2 c. powdered sugar and 2-3 t. of milk.

 . . . until it looks like this!!!

 Finished Brownies. . .  Allow to cool completely!!!!

 Spread peanut butter filling in an even layer over brownies.  Place in refrigerator to set up filling - about 30 minutes.

 In a double boiler or a microwave safe container, melt 2 c. semi-sweet chips, 1/4 c. butter, 1/4 c. peanut butter, and 2 T. heavy whipping cream.

 Spread ganache gently over the top!!  Return to the fridge until set!

 Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

Source:  Sweet Pea's Kitchen

For the Brownies:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla  (I ONLY USED TWO!!)
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons milk

For the Ganache Topping:

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9 by 13 inch metal baking pan. Put a long piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, letting the parchment extend up two sides of the pan and overhang slightly on both ends. (This will make it easy to remove the bars from the pan after they have baked.) Butter the parchment.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and add the sugar; stir to combine. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Mix in cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add flour and stir until just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for bake 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a cooling rack.
3. While the brownies are cooling, make the peanut butter filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the ingredients and beat until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make it spreadable. Spread in an even layer over the brownies. Place in the refrigerator until filling is set, about 30 minutes.
4. While the filling is setting, make the ganache, combine the ingredients in a double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl. Melt together and combine. Pour the ganache over the top and spread gently. Return to the fridge until set.

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