Football Brownies

Aren't they the cutest things ever! Can't wait to make them this weekend. Long story short just make your fav brownie mix in a 9x13 pan. Get you a football cookie cutter. Cut the shapes and use a tube of white icing to make the marks. Love it. Got the idea HERE! Enjoy!

Rocky Road Brownies

A friend asked me to post this cause I put a pic of them of FB. So here they are. I cheated that's all I'm gunna say!

1 pkg fav brownie mix (I use Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies... its not my fav for the record but still good)

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows (I love these things)
• 1 cup walnut pieces (I used a little less, but I wasn't in the mood for nuts, your choice)
  
• 1/2 cup caramel or chocolate sauce, store bought (once again personal choice... Markus chose the fudge sauce...I'm a caramel girl, imagine that)

Bake brownies according to package directions. I always put mine in a 9 x 9 pan. I find they are the perfect thickness and cook the best through. If you choose the 9 x 13 method of baking you might need more ingredients above.

Once brownies are removed, Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows and nuts evenly over the brownies. Stick it under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are light golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. Drizzle the caramel or chocolate sauce over the cooled brownies before cutting. *** I soooo didn't wait until room temp, but I like things scorching hot because I'm impatient***

Can't say how much it serves because we put a hurtin' on these things!
**P.S. I wanted to add chocolate chips to the top but forgot, so if you want extra chocolate (i usually don't) go for it!**

Chocolate-Peanut Fondue

I am a peanut butter lover and combined with chocolate this is divine. You will not be disappointed!

6oz semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

In a medium saucepan over med-low heat, combine the chocolate, brown sugar, and milk. Stir until the chocolate is melted. Add the peanut butter and cook, stirring, until heated through. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm over low heat.
Makes 2-1/4 cups or 6 servings
From Fondue by Lou Seibert Pappas

**Dippers**
Marshmallows, tangerines, banana slices, apple slices, pear slices, mango slices, angel food cake/pound cake, cut into 1-in cubes

Tailgate Cake

We had this cake out a tailgating this year and I just had to get the recipe. Super moist. Love it, Thanks Shelley for sharing. One day I'm going to raid your MILs kitchen!

1 Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker German chocolate cake mix

1/2 cup oil

1 cup water

1 can German chocolate frosting

4 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put all ingredients in an electric mixer bowl and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan or tube pan. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes in the 9-by-13 pan or 55 minutes in the tube pan, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

From: Lynette Bingham's Kitchen which came from Elizabeth Pudwill

Triple Chocolate Cake Balls

I made up the triple part, but read on and you will see why.  I made these last night for the first time and love love loved them.  So Chocolate Lovers listen up... It's not my fault if you become addicted to these things.  Make at your own risk.  I am not a chocolate person and these are excellent.

1 box Duncan Hines Chocolate Cake Mix

1-1/3 c whole milk

1/2 c sour cream

1 (4oz) pkg chocolate pudding

2 large eggs

1/2 to 1 c Nutella

Dipping Chocolate

Mix on low one minute.  Scrap sides.  Mix on med high 2 min.  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and Bake @ 325 degrees for 35 min or until toothpick comes out clean.

Once cake has cooled remove from pan into a large bowl and crumble.  Add 1/2 to 1 cup of Nutella or another binder (Chocolate syrup or anything gooey) until you can form into a ball without it falling apart.  Place cake ball on a fork.  Melt dipping chocolate and spoon over cake ball.  Let dry (I put mine in the freezer) or harden.  Eat and enjoy.

Courtesy of Janell Smith @ Janellscakes.com

I begged her for this recipe which she briefly told me how easy it was and was like just use my chocolate cake recipe (above) and use a binder with dipping chocolate, it's that easy.  Hope you find it just as easy as the professional cake decorator.

Chocolate Chip-Pecan Cookies

This one is for you Suzette, cause you couldn't believe they were from scratch.  

1-1/4 c flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 c unsalted butter (1 stick), room temp

3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 eggs

1-1/2 c chocolate chips

1-1/2 c pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  (i always do 350 haha)

In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt.  set aside.  In large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla.  Using mixer on high beat until light and fluffy.  beat in the egg.  Reduce to low and add flour mixture, mix until just incorporated.  Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans until evenly distributed.

Spoon rounded tablespoons of batter onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 in apart.  bake until just firm to the touch and beginning to brown. (about 15 min)

Makes about 2 dozen, Williams-Sonoma The Best of the Kitchen Library: Desserts

P.S. I never let the butter get to room temperature, I find it just works better that way.  Oh and I use whatever chips and nuts I have on hand.  It's good with anything