Recipe Paula Deens Blonde Brownies

TOFFEE BROWNIES (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions.
• Line a 13 by 9-inch cake pan with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable oil cooking spray. Spoon in half of the brownie batter and smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Place the candy bars side by side on top of the batter. Cover with the remaining batter.
• Bake according to package directions. Let cool completely, then lift from the pan using the edges of the foil. This makes it easy to cut the brownies into squares.

BLONDE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN PECAN BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with tin foil and lightly grease the foil. In a medium bowl, combine butter and unsweetened squares. microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until butter and chocolate are melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. set aside to cool. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and salt. Add melted butter mixture, stirring (not electric mixer) well. Stir in vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans. pour into pan. Bake 35-38 minutes or until center is firm. once cool, lift brownies from pan using foil as handle. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

BLONDE BROWNIES I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
• Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
• Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter and mix well. Cool slightly.
• Mix the beaten egg and vanilla into the brown sugar mixture. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing just until combined.
• Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

PAULA DEEN'S CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mist 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Prepare brownies: In double boiler, melt baking chocolate and 1 cup butter over simmering water; cool slightly.
• In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until blended, then add the 2 cups granulated sugar and continue whisking until mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add cooled chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla and flour.
• Keep whisking until thoroughly blended.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and leave brownies to cool in pan.
• Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar together until well blended.
• Stir in the creme de menthe and blend well.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Refrigerate in original baking pan until filling is firm.
• Make icing: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 T butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. (You can do this in the microwave, just monitor closely and stir a few times.).
• Pour the warm glaze over the filling and tilt pan to distribute the icing evenly.
• Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
• To cut, allow brownies to come to room temperature in the pan so chocolate doesn't crack.