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Cookie Dough Brownies

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Cookie Dough Brownies starts with a fudge brownie and then is topped with a cookie dough layer and to make them even better, another layer of chocolate.

As promised in my post for Chocolate Chip Brownies, here is the recipe for Cookie Dough Brownies. This is the perfect recipe to dress up a brownie, not that a brownie needs to be dressed up, but once in awhile it’s nice to have a more decadent brownie, and this is it. I have made these multiple times for bake sales and they are always a hit. So, the next time you make brownies, take the extra few minutes and make this recipe, you won’t be disappointed. 

Spread on the cookie dough layer.

Spread on the cookie dough layer.

 

 

Add the chocolate layer.

Add the chocolate layer.

 

 

Spread the chocolate layer.

Spread the chocolate layer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookie Dough Brownies

Cookie Dough Brownies

 

 

Cookie Dough Brownies

Cookie Dough Brownies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cookie Dough Brownies

Rating: 51

Yield: 9 x 13 Pan, 20 bars

Cookie Dough Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of Chocolate Chip Brownies
  • 1 stick of butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a bowl add the butter, brown sugar and sugar; mix to combine. Add in the milk, vanilla and flour; mix to combine. Spread this mixture on top of the pan of brownies.
  • In a microwavable bowl, add the shortening and chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine. If not completely melted, microwave for an additional 15 to 30 seconds. Stir to combine. Spread the chocolate mixture on top of the cookie dough layer. Place the pan in the fridge until chocolate layer has set.
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Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Homemade brownies with chocolate chips, every bite is a happy dance in your mouth. This recipe whips up quickly, within an hour you can be eating warm brownies. Top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream or caramel sauce to make them even more decadent.

I will tell you that this these Chocolate Chip Brownies are the base for the recipe I will share with you tomorrow, Cookie Dough Brownies. So, now you need to make the decision, do I just make the Chocolate Chip Brownies and devour them now or do I wait until tomorrow and get the recipe for Cookie Dough Brownies? It’s a tough decision, I know. Either way you won’t be disappointed.

The Brownie Batter

The Brownie Batter

 

Chocolate Chip Brownies

Chocolate Chip Brownies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Chocolate Chip Brownies

Rating: 51

Yield: 9 x 13 Pan

Chocolate Chip Brownies

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper (this is optional), either spray the parchment paper or the pan directly and set aside.
  • Melt the butter. In a mixer combine the melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs in one at a time, making sure to incorporate each one before adding another.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients in with the wet and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine. Be careful not to over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

You could switch up this recipe and use white chocolate or butterscotch chips in place of the chocolate chips.

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Chai Cupcakes

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The ever popular chai tea is transformed into a cupcake and a tasty frosting tops off this unique dessert.

Chai Cupcakes

Chai Cupcakes

Are you a fan of Chai Tea? You can drink it hot or cold and has numerous spices in it.

Chai Cupcake with tasty frosting.

Chai Cupcake with tasty frosting.

Chai tea is about the only tea that I like, the base is black tea but that comes in second to the taste of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves with a splash of black pepper.

I know the spices sound a bit strong, but actually the flavors blend well and the frosting really rounds out this dessert.

 

 

Chai cupcake

Chai cupcake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chai Cupcakes

Yield: 12 - 14 cupcakes

Chai Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • FROSTING:
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons spice mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and remaining spice mixture until smooth. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pipe frosting over cupcakes; sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Adapted from Taste of Home

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Red Velvet Cookies

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If you are looking for a simple dessert recipe to make for your Valentine then this is the recipe for you! Red Velvet is extremely popular right now, are you familiar with it? Red Velvet is basically a chocolate based cake mix with red food coloring added in.

Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

This recipe only has 4 ingredients and one of those is the frosting for on top of the cookie.

Soft & Chewy

Soft & Chewy

 

 

 

It’s amazing how soft & chewy these cookies are.

 

 

 

Add colorful sprinkles

Add colorful sprinkles

 

It’s hard to each just one, luckily this recipe makes a large amount of cookies.

 

 

 

 

 

Before they are frosted.

Before they are frosted.

Box them up for your Valentine!

Box them up for your Valentine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Red Velvet Cookies

Rating: 51

Yield: Approx. 24 Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 – 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 – 16 ounce container frosting (I used vanilla)
  • Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
  • In a mixer, combine the cake mix and butter, add in the eggs, one at a time until each is combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons to form the cookies, place on the baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffy. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely, then frost.
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