Virgin Chocolate Chunk Brownies With Maple Benton Bacon Recipes

FUDGY CHOCOLATE CHUNK BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the foil.
• Sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
• Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; let cool slightly, then stir in the sugar. Mix in the beaten eggs until combined. Stir in the flour mixture and 1 cup chocolate chunks until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks. Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly moist, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. Lift out of the pan, peel off the foil and cut into pieces.

BACON BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Fry bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add honey and stir until the foaming subsides. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate to cool.
• Mix melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix in eggs.
• Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a bowl; add to the egg mixture. Fold bacon and chocolate chips into the mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

S'MORE BACON BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place a wire rack in a 15×10x1-inch baking pan. Place bacon strips in a single layer on rack. Bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings., Reduce oven setting to 325°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil, egg, chipotle powder and reserved bacon drippings. Stir in chocolate chips and half the chopped bacon. Transfer to prepared pan. Swirl in caramel packet included with brownie mix. Bake and cool as package directs., Serve brownies with marshmallow creme, caramel, graham crackers, remaining bacon and ice cream, if desired.

MINT-CHOCOLATE CHUNK BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Combine sugar, butter, and water in a pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and add 1/2 of the semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and mint extract. Stir until smooth and chocolate has melted. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, to the chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until smooth. Fold in remaining chocolate. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK ALMOND BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spary.
• In medium bowl, mix cookie mix and cocoa. Stir in butter, water and almond extract just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in 1/3 cup of the almonds. Spread into pan.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge of pan comes out clean and center feels just set when lightly touched in center; do not overbake. Cool completely. Frost with frosting; sprinkle with remaining almonds and coconut, press in gently. 16 brownies.