Kendall Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I think we are going to do different types of brownies for my son's rehearsal dinner. I have looked online, but I want some recommendations by people who have a brownie they make. Also, do you think they will freeze well for a week or so? Thanks in advance, Kendall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you want easy, the Ghirardelli mix Costco sells is really good. Switch out the oil for melted butter and use coffee in place of the water. It won't taste like coffee. From scratch, my current favorite is King Arthur Flour's fudge brownie recipe. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Mexican brownies are delicious, just add cinnamon. Also the ones with mint frosting are really good too. Yum, I love brownies. I would think they would freeze fine, but I haven't tried it. My brownies always disappear too fast. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you want easy, the Ghirardelli mix Costco sells is really good. Switch out the oil for melted butter and use coffee in place of the water. It won't taste like coffee. From scratch, my current favorite is King Arthur Flour's fudge brownie recipe. Yum! This box mix change my life, and it comes in several flavors. I'll never melt chocolate again. Seriously, try this before you do any unnecessary work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 brownies freeze great. I don't frost mine before freezing bc frosting sometimes can go weird and oily on you when it defrosts. My favorite recipe is from hershey. I cheat and use canned frosting melted in the microwave and spread on warm. https://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=4315 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brookes-Best-Bombshell-Brownies/ I've no idea how they'll freeze. we also make one with a good brownie - then a thin layer of raspberry jam, topped by chocolate mousse. needs to refrigerate for at least six hours for the mousse to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I would assume most brownies would freeze well, although I am pretty sure that has ever happened in our household! I agree with the Costco girardelli brownie mix. I have always made my MIL brownie recipe and it is fantastic. But now I make the boxed version. Another variety would be to make a blond brownie. It's like a chocolate chip,cookie to a point. I have a base recipe which you can then vary by adding different chips, nuts, coconut, etc. it's easy Peary and delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is my go to brownie recipe - rich, chewy, yummy! From cook's illustrated http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/chewy-brownies-from-cooks-illustrated-cookbook-giveaway/ These have the character of a really good boxed mix (they scientifically broke down those recipes). I prefer scratch over most box mixes for addivities, although I have not read the box of the Ghiridelli mix recently. Cook's Illustrated also does an amazing turtle brownie recipe if you want something a little fancier http://www.food.com/recipe/ultimate-turtle-brownies-cooks-illustrated-487188 I regularly freeze baked goods and it's always been fine. Just leave plenty of defrost time because I think this stuff tastes best at room temp. Also, I needed a gluten free dessert this week. I made this flourless chocolate cake which is much more like a rich fudge or brownie than cake and is GF if you have anyone that is. Everyone who tried it (GF or not) wanted the recipe. Like a high end dessert out of a fancy bakery. http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/flourless-chocolate-cake-michael-symon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I love cream cheese brownies. You mix cream cheese, an egg, vanilla, and some sugar...and then plop and swirl on top. :) I kind of wing it, but here's a recipe for the topping....http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-cream-cheese-brownies-147796 My friend Amy used to put Andes mints in her brownies. They were delicious. You can put a layer of dulce de leche or add Rolos to your brownies for caramel brownies. Don't forget blondies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Mexican crunch brownies are my favorite. Just some cinnamon and chocolate chips mixed in with a regular fudge brownie box mix. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar... and over a Cinnamon toast crunch crust. Ahhhmazing. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Quill, give her yours!! I made them (can't find the stupid recipe now) and they were so yummy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I use the Hershey recipe AK-Mom posted above, except I sub gluten free flour mix for the regular flour. They always come out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thank you everyone! I'm going to bake the first test batch on Friday. I hope I don't gain too much weight testing brownie recipes! The 6 kids still at home will probably help me out. I'd love the recipe that Purple mentioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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