Ultimate Brownies from BH & G I haven't tried these yet
Ultimate Brownies
Better Homes and Gardens Jul 2007
Prep 25 min Bake 35 min Oven 350°F
"A fudgy treat customized with fruit, candy, or spices is a rich reward for everyday occasions."
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspooon vanilla
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Stir-ins below
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts, opt.
1 recipe Chocolate Drizzle, opt.
Coarsely chop chocolate. In saucepan melt butter and chocolate over simmering water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool.
Line 8x8" baking pan with foil. Spray with Pam cooking spray; set aside.
Stir sugar into melted chocolate until it is dissolved. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined. Stir in vanilla.
In bowl whisk together flour and baking soda. Add stir-ins. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread into prepared pan.
Bake 35 minutes or until edges are set and begin to pull away from the sides of pan. Cool in pan on rack. Spoon Chocolate Drizzle across top. Cut into bars.
Makes 16 brownies
Sweet stir-ins: Add 1/2 cup dried fruit soaked in sparkling wine for 30 minutes, drained and chopped; or 3/4 cup Reece's peanut butter pieces to batter.
Spice stir-ins: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or ground ancho chili powder; 2 teaspoons orange peel; or 1 tablespoon espresso powder to flour mixture.
Chocolate Drizzle
In bowl stir together:
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is drizzling consistency.