Nancy Reagans Brownies Recipes

MINTY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a glass 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line it with 2 overlapping pieces of parchment paper so the paper comes up over the edges of the pan. Butter the paper.
• Make the brownies: Place a small pot of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, add the butter and chocolate and gently melt them together, stirring to combine. (This can also be done in the microwave; heat in 15-second intervals.)
• Transfer the chocolate-butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk together. Add the flour and gently whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out somewhat clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
• Make the buttercream: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Add the creme de menthe and beat until combined. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread the buttercream over the brownies, then refrigerate until firm. Use the parchment to remove the brownies from the baking dish. Slice into bars.

NANCY REAGAN'S BROWNIES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler; cool. Beat eggs and sugar until light. Add to chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients after blending, stir in vanilla and nuts. Bake in buttered/floured 9" x 13" pan 35 minutes at 350. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

PERSIMMON PUDDING W/ BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM SAUCE (NANCY REAGAN'S

Steps:

• Stir together butter and sugar.
• Resift flour with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and add to butter and sugar mixture.
• Add persimmon pulp, baking soda dissolved in warm water, brandy and vanilla.
• Add eggs, mixing thoroughly but lightly.
• Add raisins, pecans and orange peel, stirring until mixed.
• Turn into buttered steam-type (about 5- to 6-cup) covered mold.
• Cover and steam on a rack in a pot of water on top of stove 2 1/2 hours.
• Let stand a few minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate.
• Flame at table with additional brandy and serve with Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce:.
• Beat 1 egg until light and fluffy.
• Beat in 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon brandy flavoring.
• Beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff.
• Gently fold whipped cream into butter mixture.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Stir before spooning onto pudding.
• Note:If you prefer not using a raw egg in the sauce, simply combine whipped cream with a little powdered sugar and a little brandy flavoring. It will have a different texture and consistency but will taste delicious with the pudding.