Pam's Brownies

Sift together:
1 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
2/3 c cocoa
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Cream:
1 1/3 c shortening
Add:
4 eggs
1 tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
Grease and flour 9x13 pan
Bake at 350 deg. for 30-40 min. or until done

A+ Brownies

BROWNIE BASE:

1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips, miniature size
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. flour

TOPPING:

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. almond extract

To make base: In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and salt; mix well. In small micro proof bowl, melt 1 and 1/4 cups of the mini chocolate chips until smooth. Add melted chocolate and flour to first mixture. Pour into well greased 9 x 9 inch square pan. Set aside.
To make topping: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, milk, flour and almond extract; beat well. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. Pour over brownie base.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely and cut into small pieces these are very rich, and taste best if chilled. Store in refrigerator. Makes 16 to 24 brownies.

Easy Brownies

6 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour
1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
Melt butter and mix it with 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Then add 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/3 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix to combine.

Butter the baking pan lightly and sprinkle flour or cocoa over the pan until covered. This will help the mixture not to stick to the dish.

Spread brownie batter evenly in pan and put in oven to bake for 35-40 minutes. When a tooth pick is inserted and it comes out clean the brownies are ready.

Allow to cool until warm before cutting.

Fudgey Fudge Brownies

Brownies:

1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 c.
sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and walnuts. Mix well. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Spread batter evenly in 13 X 9 inch pan.

Bake in 350ºF oven for about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Brownies are ready when edges are just set and center is still soft.

Cool on wire rack.


Vanilla Icing:

1/3 c. butter
2 c. icing sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Beat ingredients together. Spread on top of brownies. Cut into squares.
*TIP* Drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over frosted brownies for a more decorative effect!