Better than brownies

My hubby loves when i make him brownies for his lunches and i came across this recipe over at mommys kitchen . They look amazing.

1 - 3.4 oz package cook & serve chocolate pudding mix
2 - cups milk
1 - 18.5 oz chocolate cake mix, dry
1 - cup chocolate chips
1 - cup nuts

Prepare dry pudding with milk according to package directions.; Cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in dry cake mix. Spread batter in a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.; sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. Makes about 2 dozen.

Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

I cannot wait to make these ! They sound amazing! I got this recipe from Fun foods blog.

1 box white or yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Topping

Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and lemon extract. If using white cake mix, you can also add a few drops of yellow food coloring. Mix well. Stir in white chocolate chips. Press into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 14-16 minutes. Let cool, then cut into bars and top with cheesecake topping.

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Topping
1 8-oz package cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 8-oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 tsp. lemon extract

Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Beat in whipped topping and lemon extract. Spoon on top of cake bars.

Cream cheese lemon bars

I love lemon bars ! I cannot wait to make these ones that i found on Beths blog.

1 box lemon cake mix
1/3 c butter, softened
1 egg
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 lemon rind grated
2 T lemon juice or 1/2 fresh lemon squeezed
2 eggs
1 t vanilla

In a mixing bowl, blend dry cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Press into a 9 x 13 ungreased pan.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in the powdered sugar. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth. Reserve 1/2 c of this mixture and refrigerate it for later use.

Beat the remaining 2 eggs, add the vanilla and then beat this mixture into the remaining cream chesse mixture until well blended. Spread over the cake mixture.

Bake at 350 until set---about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely. Spread the reserved cream cheese mixture onto the bars. Refigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve.

Lemon coconut squares

Photo from taste of home

I love lemon and coconut and this recipe is the perfect combo of both ! These are great for bake sales or any time you want a great treat !

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until combined. Pour over crust; sprinkle with coconut.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.

cake batter rice krispie treats

I came across this recipe over at kaitlin's blog and it really caught my attention. These look super yummy and i cannot wait to make them.

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine (I always use margarine in mine, as I think butter makes them way too rich)
1 10 oz. Package of Regular Marshmallows or 4 Cups Miniature Marshmallows
6 Cup Rice Krispies
1/3 Cup White Cake Mix
1/3 Cup Rainbow Sprinkles

Directions:
Melt butter or margarine in a large sauce pan, add marshmallows and constantly stir until they are melted, then add in your cake mix and stir until it is dissolved in the marshmallows. Add your Rice Krispies and your sprinkles and mix until all of the cereal is evenly coated in marshmallow. Transfer mixture into a greased casserole dish and let cool before cutting.

popcorn bars

These are the perfect snacks for kids school parties or any other occasion. These would be great for bake sales !

1/2 c margarine
1/2 c oil
2 10-1/2 oz pkgs mini marshmallows
2/3 c popcorn unpopped
12 oz pkg mini m&ms

In a lg saucepan,melt margarine,oil and marshmallows together over low heat. pop the popcorn and mix into marshmallow mixture fold in m&ms. Place mixture into to greased jelly roll pans.( any pan with high sides would work ) When cool cut into squares.

Peanut butter cup crunch brownies

This recipe is courtesy of from cupboard to cupboard.

1 batch of your favorite brownie recipe for a 9×13-inch pan (I used a box mix & made the "cake-like" version)
8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
1½ cups milk chocolate chips
1½ cups creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
1. Prepare the brownies according to the directions and bake for about 5 minutes less than the recipe states. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the peanuts and chopped peanut butter cups. Return to the oven and bake for 5 additional minutes.
2. While they are finishing baking, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the cereal to evenly coat. Remove the brownies from the oven and evenly pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over top. Spread to cover evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting and serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield:24 brownies...

Marshmallow crunch brownies

These brownies look amazing and i can't wait to make them soon. I got the recipe from Big Mama's Kitchen


1 Box Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 T unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 cake pan with wax paper with a overhang on all sides. This makes it easy to lift out the brownies before cutting into bars.

Add brownie mix, eggs, oil, and semi-sweet chocolate chips to a bowl and mix well. Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean 1 inch from the outside edge.

Remove brownies from oven and immediately top with marshmallows. Return to oven for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan over low heat, add the milk chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter. Stir constantly until just melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies. Spread mixture evenly over the marshmallows.

Set the pan on a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Lift brownies out of pan using wax paper overhang. Cut into 1 inch bars. Enjoy!

Buckeye brownies

These brownies are super yummy and very easy to make !

INGREDIENTS:
1 brownie mix -19oz.
8oz. creamy peanut butter
2 C powdered sugar
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 C + 6tbl butter softened and divided

DIRECTIONS:
Bake as directed on the box.

I use a 9x13 pan. Cool in pan.

Mix the sugar, 1/2 C butter and peanut butter. Beat until smooth. Spread over the cooled brownies. Chill 1 hour.

Melt the chips and rest of the butter on low heat. Stirring till melted. Spread over brownies. Let cool.
ENJOY!

Ooey gooey candy bars

This is a quick and easy cookie bar to make. The best part is you get to cheat by using store bought cookie dough !

1 roll of pillsbury refigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup mini marshmallows
10 caramels unwrapped
1 tbls milk
1/3 cup m&m's

Heat oven to 350. Spray an 8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.Crumble cookie dough into a medium sized bowl.Stir in oats.With floured fingers press dough evenly into the bottom of pan. Bake fro 15 -20 mins.remove pan from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows. return to oven and bake 2 more mins. In a small saucepan combine caramels and milk.cook over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. stirring frequently remove from heat. Drizzle melted caramel over warm bars and sprinkle with m&m's . Cool 1 hour

Gooey caramel brownies

These are some of the best brownies i have eaten !

1 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c baking cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
12 caramels
1 tbls milk
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening

-Heat oven to 350. Grease bottome and sides of a square pan 9x9x2 inches with shortening. Mix sugar,1/2 c shortening,vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl with spoon. Stir in flour,cocoa,baking powder and salt.

-Spread the batter in the pan. Bake 20-25 mins until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

- Heat caramels and milk in a saucepan over low heat,stirring frequently until caramels are melted. drizzle over warm brownies.sprinkle with pecans

- Place chocolate chips and 1 tsp of shortening in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on medium for 2 mins. stirring after 1 minute until melted.Drizzle over brownies and cool completely before cutting.

M&M TOPPED CREAM CHEESE BARS

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 Tbs milk
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup -1 cup M&M minis

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour with brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.


In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well. Pour over warm crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with M&M's. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Homemade granola bars

This is the Barefoot Contessa's recipe for granola bars. They are very tasty and easy to make.They are worth the effort to make!

Ingredients


* 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
* 1 cup sliced almonds
* 1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
* 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2/3 cup honey
* 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
* 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.

Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.

poptart ice cream sandwiches

I saw this recipe online and thought it looked cute.

Ingredients

* 4 Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® Strawberry Milkshake toaster pastries
* 1 cup any flavor ice cream or sherbet
* Multi-colored pastel sprinkles

Directions
1. Cut each KELLOGG'S POP-TARTS STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE toaster pastries into fourths.

2. Spoon ice cream or sherbet on the unfrosted side of eight of the toaster pastry pieces. Top each with an additional toaster pastry piece, unfrosted side down. Lightly press together, making four "sandwiches".

3. Place sprinkles in shallow dish. Roll edges or each "sandwich" in sprinkles. Individually wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze at least two hours or until firm.

Chocolate mousse bars

These yummy mousse bars are a chocolate lovers dream ! I got this recipe from my kraft cookbook.

1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14 oz.) EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided
4 eggs
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Make It!

HEAT oven to 325ºF.

MELT 6 chocolate squares as directed on package. Mix with sugar, flour, 1/4 cup condensed milk and eggs until well blended. Pour into 9-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely.

BEAT dry pudding mix and remaining condensed milk with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over dessert. Melt remaining chocolate squares; drizzle over pudding layer. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.

Rice krispy treat brownies.

Photo courtesy of the world newspaper

I found this yummy treat in the cuisine section of my local newspaper.

Servings: 16

3 cups mini marshmallows

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)

9-by-9-inch pan brownies, baked and cooled in the pan

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup M&M's or Peanut Butter M&M's

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the rice cereal.

Using oiled or damp hands, press the cereal mixture over the top of the cooled brownies, forming it into an even layer. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, to make the ganache, in a small saucepan over medium-low, bring the cream to a simmer. Add the chocolate chips and a let sit for 1 minute. Using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, stir the cream and chocolate until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Pour the ganache over the rice treat layer and spread to the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with M&M's. Let cool until the chocolate is set before cutting. Wrap tightly or store in an airtight container.

Chocolate peanut buddy bars

This is such a yummy cookie bar ! I got this from a nestle toll house cookbook.

* 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
* 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
* 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels, divided



PREHEAT oven to 350º F.

BEAT peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat in flour and salt. Stir in 3/4 cup morsels. Spread into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining morsels. Let stand for 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread evenly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

M&m Oatmeal Cookie Bars

This a great treat that is simple to make. I got this recipe from one of my favorite sites The southern plate.This recipe makes an 8x8 pan if you want to use a 9x13 pan double the recipe. I suggest doubling it because an 8x8 pan goes fast .


1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 - 1 cup M & M candies (I use 1 cup)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
(light or dark, whatever you have on hand)
2 cup Pioneer or Bisquick Baking Mix
(any biscuit baking mix works)
1 egg
1 stick margarine, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine everything in a mixing bowl except candies. Mix until well blended. Stir in candies, reserving some to place on top. Pat into greased 8×8 pan. Press some additional m&m's on top and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes. Allow to cool and cut into bars.

Blonde brownies

Sometimes i am to lazy to make cookies so i make these =)
Ingredients

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Spread into prepared pan.

BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack.

scotcheroos

These are so freakin yummy !
Ingredients

* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 cup light corn syrup
* 1 cup peanut butter
* 6 cups crispy rice cereal
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

1. Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup, and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter. Mix in the rice cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
3. In a glass bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stirring occasionally until smooth and well blended. Spread over the top of the bars. Chill until set, then cut into bars.