Carla Halls Halloween Brownies Recipes

CARLA'S PERFECT MIX-AND-MATCH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• For the dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the stick of room temperature butter, granulated sugar, dark brown and light brown sugars on medium speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. DO NOT OVER BEAT. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla until combined. Slowly stream in the melted butter until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture and beat until completely combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips or the other mix-in combinations you desire by hand.
• Using a tablespoon or small scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place half of the cookie dough scoops 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Chill the remaining dough while you bake the first batch.
• Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the middle, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, if you desire.
• Cool the baking sheets completely, then line with parchment paper and repeat the baking process with the remaining dough.

CARLA HALL'S ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare half sheet pan with butter, parchment paper and more butter. Gently melt butter and chocolate together in a glass bowl in the microwave or over a pot of simmering water. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, salt, sugars and vanilla.
• Stir egg mixture into chocolate mixture, and then add flour. Stir just until combined. Spread mixture evenly into a prepared half sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out somewhat clean.
• Mix marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips together. Scatter immediately on hot brownies, then drizzle top with caramel sauce. Return pan to oven for 5 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to melt. Remove pan from oven and let cool. Lift brownies out of sheet pan and cut into squares as big or as small as you like.

CARLA HALL'S MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE

Steps:

• For the Brownie Batter: Gently melt butter and chocolate together in a glass bowl in the microwave or over a pot of simmering water. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, salt, sugars and vanilla.
• Stir egg mixture into chocolate mixture, and then add flour. Stir just until combined.
• For the Chocolate Pudding: Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, salt, cocoa powder and flour in a medium bowl. Slowly stir milk into dry mixture.
• Put mixture in medium sauce pot and cook until mixture begins to thicken.
• Beat egg yolks in a small bowl, then briskly stir a small amount of the hot mixture (about 1/2 cup) into this mixture. Add egg yolk mixture back into the hot mixture in top of double boiler and stir in butter and vanilla. Cook until mixture thickens again. Set aside.
• To Build Pie: Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the butter until thoroughly mixed. Press into a lightly greased springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes to set the crust.
• Scrape brownie batter into the chocolate crust, forming an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out somewhat clean. Allow to cool slightly, and then pour pudding over the brownie layer, spreading into an even layer.
• Combine the heavy cream and vanilla and whip until peaks form, and use to top the chocolate pudding layer. Garnish with more crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.

CARLA HALL'S CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Gently melt butter and chocolate together in a glass bowl in the microwave or over a pot of simmering water. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, salt, sugars and vanilla.
• Stir egg mixture into chocolate mixture, and then add flour. Stir just until combined. Cool mixture in refrigerator until you can work with batter.
• Form cookies into dime sized balls and roll in powdered sugar. Transfer cookies to a parchment lined sheet tray. Bake for 5 minutes or fudgier cookies or up to 8 minutes for crunchier and cracked cookies. Allow to cool before serving.

BROWNIE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place 1-inch of water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat until simmering. In a medium, heatproof bowl, add the butter, chocolate, sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla. Place on top of the simmering water and allow to melt. Stir until smooth. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Stir in egg whites.
• In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt and whisk to combine. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until smooth. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until dry and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Break the brownie brittle into pieces and serve.
• Tip: Store in a zip-top bag for up to 1 week. Perfect as a snack dipped in milk!