BALLPARK BROWNIES
1 box store-bought brownie mix. I buy whatever is on sale or cheap (Ghiradelli brand makes a cake-like brownie.)
1/2 C. butter, melted
1 C. sugar
6 T. cocoa mixed with 2 T. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 C. flour (I use whole wheat)
Hand-stir this recipe – no mixer. Dump the box mix into a bowl. Add the required water and oil as directed on the box. DO NOT YET add the eggs. Stir the cocoa and 2 T. oil into the melted butter and add to mix in the bowl. Stir in the sugar. Fork-beat the 3 eggs a bit and then stir them into the mix. Stir in vanilla. Stir in flour, until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, if desired.
Grease a baking pan (8×8, or 9×9, depending on the thickness of brownie you want.) Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake at 345 degrees for 25-35 min. (depending on size of pan.) We use the Baker’s Edge pan, which you can order online. Brownies are done when toothpick-clean in the middle.
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I have to say, the Baker’s Edge pan produces the best brownies – it’s the only pan we use.
The size and height bake the perfect brownie, and every piece has an edge. It’s a bit pricey ($50), but you’ll only buy it once. And I’ve seen them on eBay for less. (I’ve heard you can bake lasagna in this pan, too, but why would you, when you can bake brownies?)
If you’re having a labor day picnic this weekend, this would be a perfect dessert. There is some labor involved, but it’s not painful. It doesn’t last for 12 hours, and you can sit down when it’s over.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I guess you are spared from being smacked with a ruler! Thanks for the yummy recipe. 🙂
Thank you! This would be fun to make with my three-year-old while my son is at school.
Yay! Thank you!
I love brownies and this sounds wonderful. A back to school treat! Thank you!
I'm turning the recipe over to Joe ASAP.
I will share this recipe to my Mom and hopefully she agrees that we try your yummy brownies! Have a great weekend 🙂
Don't use a mixer? No fun. Actually Christopher would enjoy making these.
I have a fantaboulous brownie recipe (hoarding a secret recipe) so I didn't ask 😉 But as for your recipe can one batch fit in the pan? My recipe is too big so I have over flow for another brownie pan.
My guys love brownies! Thanks for sharing the secret recipe. 🙂
Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Thank you, ma'am. It was very … sweet of you.
Yummy brownies, they look delicious I have a brownie mix in the pantry I might have to whip up some :]
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Okay, I can put my ruler away. Thanks! 😉
They look yummy, I love brownies…..
I hope your sunflower seeds work and that you have gorgeous flowers next fall.
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These look good! I made Texas Sheetcake cupcakes last weekend and they were so delicious. I linked to the recipe on my blog today if you're interested-super moist and a great blast of chocolate : )