Extreme Brownies Recipes

KITTENCAL'S EXTREME CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• In a heavy saucepan, bring butter, sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes).
• Remove from the heat, with a wooden spoon, stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until melted; cool slightly, beat in vanilla.
• In a mixing bowl,whisk eggs, gradually add in the chocolate mixture, beating with a wooden spoon until completely mixed.
• Mix together flour, baking soda and salt; add to the egg/chocolate mixture; mix well to combine.
• Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
• Spread into prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes (don't over bake).
• Cut into squares.
• Note: If desired, chopped walnuts may be added.

EXTREME BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• In a mixer bowl, beat 10 tablespoons butter until light and fluffy.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup sugar and ¾ cup flour.
• In a small bowl, lightly whisk together 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add egg mixture alternating with cocoa mixture to butter until well-incorporated. Stir in ½ cup walnuts.
• Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Bake 5 to 6 minutes, until the batter has risen in the middle. Remove from oven and tap pan firmly on the counter to make brownies fall. Be careful; some batter might splash out at this point. Place brownies in oven for another 5 to 6 minutes. Brownies will not be fully baked at this point. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
• In a double boiler, heat the caramels with 1 tablespoon butter and 4 tablespoons of the cream until melted and smooth. If necessary, stir in remaining 2 tablespoons cream to achieve a consistency that is pourable when warm, and thick but oozing at room temperature.
• Pour caramel mixture over chilled brownie layer, taking care to push the caramel into the corners. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Freeze at least 4 hours, until caramel is very firmly set.
• Make another batch of brownie batter, as before. Carefully spread batter over the frozen caramel and chips layer, being careful not to disturb the caramel or chips.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until the center looks done. Because of the chocolate-and-caramel layer, using the toothpick test or shaking the pan are not good methods to determine doneness. Brownies will fall as they cool; this is desirable.
• Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight. This allows the caramel-and-chocolate-chip layer to set.
• Cut into squares and dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator or freeze. Bring to room temperature to serve.
• Editor's note: If you can't find Belgian chocolate chips, you can chop semisweet Belgian chocolate into small pieces. You can also use regular semisweet chocolate chips, although the flavor might not be the same.

CRAZY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan.
• Put the dry cake mix in a large bowl and stir in the evaporated milk. (The mixture will still be dry.) Next, pour in the melted butter, stirring gently until the mix just comes together (don't over-mix).
• Divide the mixture in half and press half of it in the bottom of the prepared pan. Lay the peanut butter cups over the top. Peel the caramels and place them in the spaces between. Sprinkle the nuts into the cracks, followed by the chocolate candies. Finally, sprinkle the salt all over. Put the other half of the batter on a cutting board and press it into a square a little smaller than the pan (it will be very sticky). Transfer it to the pan and lightly press it to cover all the ingredients.
• Bake until the batter is fully baked, 22 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then place the pan in the fridge, covered in foil, for a couple of hours.
• Remove the brownies from the pan in one piece, then sprinkle on plenty of powdered sugar. With a sharp serrated knife, cut into small squares.
• Gobble 'em up!