Snowcapped Brownies Recipes

SNOW FLURRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla chips and nuts. , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into diamond shapes if desired.

SNOW FLECKED BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line the sides and base of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
• Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a large heavy based pan over a low heat. In a bowl or large measuring glass, beat the eggs together with the sugar and vanilla extract. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool a little, then add the egg and sugar mixture and beat well. Fold in the flour and salt. Then stir in the white chocolate. Beat just to combine and then scrape into the prepared pan. Bake for about 25 minutes. You can see when the brownies are ready because the top dries to a slightly paler brown speckle, while the middle remains dark, dense and gooey. Even with such a big batch you do need to keep checking on it; the difference between gooey brownies and dry ones is only a few minutes. Remember, too, that they will continue to cook as they cool.
• To serve, cut into squares while still warm and pile up on a large plate, sprinkling with powdered sugar pushed with a teaspoon through a small sieve and dotting with birthday candles as you go. Set alight and enjoy the festive scene.

SNOW-CAPPED COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Combine flour and pecans; set aside. Mix butter and sugar until well blended. Add water, vanilla and salt; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring until well blended after each addition. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake 20 min. or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
• Melt semi-sweet chocolate as directed on package. Dip each cookie halfway into melted chocolate, then press top lightly into grated white chocolate to create a snowy appearance. Let stand until set.

SNOWCAPPED BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar & vanilla for 1 minute. Gradually add flour & salt. Stir in cocoa mixture. Fold in chocolate chips & nuts, if desired.
• Pour into a greased 13 x 9" baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not over bake). Cool on a wire rack.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese & 1/2 C milk until smooth. Add pudding mix & remaining milk; beat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in extract; fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set.
• Just before serving, drizzle with caramel topping & garnish with chocolate curls if desired.