Nutella Blondies

Mmmmm...these are so good! 

 I love kevinandamanda.com, she has the most amazing recipes and her blog is just fun.

 Follow her and you won't be sorry.  

She had this recipe, and I just got around to making them.

Nutella Blondies.

The reason I decided to make them...I found this lovely little bottle at Smith's.  In case you cannot see what it says.  That would be Kroger brand CRUNCHY Hazelnut Spread.  I am not usually one who likes crunchy anything...but I thought I would try this.  Crunchy Nutella...it is HEAVEN!

Spoon dipping helped remove half of the contents of the jar...I needed to save the rest for making a yummy treat.  It was worth it.

After swirling in the Nutella I wanted to just eat the batter...but I resisted and baked the blondies.  

They turned out so awesome and very tasty.

For the recipe, click here.

Enjoy!

-Kelli

Box Brownie Mix: DIY

Don't you just hate it when you want to make a yummy dessert, you open your cupboard to grab that box mix of brownies...and...it is not there!  Such a bummer.

Well...thanks to Pinterest (my friend for life) I found a way for you to make your own brownie mix (click here) to store in your pantry or freezer.  I can guarantee that you have all of the ingredients in your pantry.

I love you Pinterest.  

I just made two batches of these brownies and I must say that they are super good and super easy, and cost cents on the dollar instead of the $1-2 per box you would buy them for in the store.

Your welcome!

Box Brownie Mix: DIY

1 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Flour

1/3 Cup Cocoa

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Mix the ingredients together, dump into a bag.  Store in a bag in your pantry for at least 6 months, to add life to it you can store it in your freezer.

To make the brownies:

Dump bag into bowl and add:

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup Oil (or melted margarine)

1 tsp Vanilla

Mix well and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Yummy!

Rocky Road Brownies

Yummy!!! These are the BEST brownies ever. I was only introduced to these a couple years ago and my family has enjoyed them ever since.  Made from scratch, no box mix and so gooey and moist.
 Try them...you will love them too.

First, mix all the ingredients together.  Yum...it is really good batter.

Pour your mixture into a cake pan 

(love my Pampered Chef Baking Stone, it works perfect for these brownies)

 

After they have baked in the oven and your toothpick comes out clean, pour the marshmallows over and put them back in the oven for just a couple minutes. DON'T LET THEM GET BROWN!

 

All puffed up! :)

Cover with frosting and they are so perfect!

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

Brownies:

1/2 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Margarine

2 Cups Sugar

1/2 Cup Cocoa

4 Eggs

2 tsp Vanilla

1 2/3 Cups Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Baking Powder

1 bag Mini Marshmallows

Melt the butter and margarine.  Add sugar and cocoa.  Mix in the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla.  Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together in a seperate bowl and add to the egg mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Immediately cover the brownies with marshmallows and put back in the oven until they are all puffed up.  DO NOT LET THEM GET BROWN!

Frosting:

2 Tbsp Butter

2 Tbsp Water

2 Tbsp Corn Syrup

1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate

1 oz Chocolate Chips

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Bring butter, water and corn syrup to a boil.  When bubbling remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted.  Add the vanilla and powdered sugar.  You can add additional powdered sugar if the frosting is too runny.  Spread over the cooled marshmallow brownies.