Brownie Batter Truffles Recipes

BROWNIE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease well a 9×13'' inch pan.
• Chop the butter and the unsweetened baking chocolate into chunks and place together in a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. While mixing, slowly add the melted chocolate.
• In a separate small bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour into the chocolate batter, just until combined.
• Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a knife poked in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• Once brownies are cool I like to cut off and remove the very outer edge where a "crust" sometimes forms. Then use a fork to fluff the mixture into crumbs.
• Take a small cookie scoop (or just use your hands) to roll the brownie crumbs into 30-35 small balls.
• Place them on a large, parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes or until firm.
• Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Use a spoon to roll the brownie balls in the melted chocolate--I remove them with a fork to allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
• Place the truffles carefully on parchment paper. At this point you could add sprinkles, if desired.
• Refrigerate until set. These are best stored in the fridge. Remove 5 minutes before serving.

TRUFFLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using a hand held electric mixer, beat the eggs and salt together in a large mixing bowl until frothy. Add the sugar and beat until the eggs are thick and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Put the margarine and chocolate in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir to insure that the chocolate has melted. Microwave an additional 30 seconds, if needed.
• With the mixer running, pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Add the flour and beat 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Spray the cake pan with a pan release spray and pour in the brownie batter. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes until the center is barely set.* Remove the pan from the oven and let cool. Top with the ganache and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, remove from freezer and slice immediately. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Put the chocolate chips and cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well mixed. Use immediately. If using the ganache later it will need to be reheated.