Best Traditional Spring Celebration Brownies Recipes

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SPRING CELEBRATION BROWNIES



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Jazz up brownies for spring with marshmallows and pretty pastels-super easy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate candies
2 tablespoons semisweet or milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake about 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed and light golden brown. Sprinkle with candies. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring half way through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle over top. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

SPRING CHICKS BROWNIES



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Spring is the perfect time to get a little playful in the kitchen-everything is coming back to life outside, so it's time to liven up your baking as well! These cute-as-can-be brownies feature PEEPS® chicks frolicking in a field of Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy frosting, tinted green and applied with a grass piping tip. Add colorful candies like eggs and sprinkles to bring your blooming brownie meadow to life!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (17.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme triple chunk brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container)
Great Value™ classic green gel food color
16 PEEPS® brand marshmallow chicks
Great Value™ pastel-colored sprinkle mix, as desired
Assorted Easter candies (pastel candy-coated chocolate candies, pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs), as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Spray bottom and sides of foil with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box; spread in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and carefully peel away foil. Transfer brownies to serving platter. In small bowl, mix frosting and food color to desired color. Transfer frosting to decorating bag fitted with grass piping tip; pipe onto brownies.
  • Using photo as a guide, top with 5 PEEPS® chicks, spacing randomly across top. Add sprinkles and candies.
  • To serve, cut brownies into 4 rows by 4 rows; add remaining PEEPS® chicks so each brownie has a chick. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST BROWNIES



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These brownies always turn out!

Provided by Angie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

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