Jun. 2, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday - Brownie Base Mix and recipes
Basic Brownie Mix
6 c. flour
4 t. baking powder
4 t. salt
8 c. sugar
8 oz. can unsweetened cocoa powder
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well, then transfer to a large plastic container with a lid. Label and date the contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 3 months. Makes 15 c. brownie mix.
Yummy Brownies
¼ c. water
½ c. oil
¼ c. margarine, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2-1/4 c. brownie mix (above)
½ c. chopped nuts, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour and 8” square baking pan. Combine wet ingredients and mix well. Add brownie mix and mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. *
*Chocolate Topper
Sprinkle 6 oz. package of chocolate chips over warm brownies. Warm in oven until melted. Spread evenly.
Coconut-Pecan Topping
Combine 1/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. evaporated milk, 1 beaten egg yolk, and 3 T. margarine. Stirring constantly, cook for 5 minutes until it comes to a boil. Remove and stir in ¼ t. vanilla, 2/3 c. coconut, and ½ c. chopped pecans. Cool 10 minutes. Spread on cooled brownies.
4 c. brownie mix (from above)
½ c. margarine
1 c. water
½ c. sour cream
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 t. baking soda
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 15 x 10” baking pan. Put brownie mix in bowl. In a small saucepan, bring margarine and water to a boil. Add to brownie mix. Add sour cream, eggs, and baking soda. Blend well. Pour into baking pan. Bake 20 – 25 minutes. Frost the cake while it is still hot. (See recipe below for icing.)
Cocoa Icing:
½ c. evaporated milk
½ c. margarine
3 T. cocoa powder
3 c. powdered sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
1 t. vanilla
In a small pan, bring evaporated milk, margarine, and coca to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place powdered sugar in a bowl, add cocoa mixture. Beat. Stir in nuts and vanilla.
~~ Stacy ~~
Comments
Jun. 3, 2008 - Looks good
Posted by Anonymous
I have been wanting to try a from scratch brownie recipe. Yours looks good!
Toni
http://happytobeathome.net
Jun. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
I know my gals will love these! We were looking for some ideas the other day and really wanted chocolate! Could you post your homemade cleaning stuff? I use vinegar and baking soda alot.Thanks for stopping by.
Jun. 3, 2008 - Thank you!
Posted by kympossible
for sharing this!!! My family LOVES brownies and the kids always want brownie mixes. I can't wait to try this out. 8~D
Blessings,
Kym
Jun. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
Stacy, these sound delicious. I can't wait to try them. This is something my kids would love.
Pam
Jun. 3, 2008 - Yummmmm!!
Posted by CelticMom
I am *so* printing this out!! Thank you, Stacy! I love finding homemade mixes that are tried and true, and it sounds as though this one is. I have a question, though: do you think it would last longer than 3 months if you stored it in the freezer? I'm wondering why the 3 month expiration date... the ingredients look fine to last indefinitely... but it's entirely possible I'm not thinking straight - I've only had the one cup of coffee thus far this morning, lol!
Thanks for entertaining us today!
Have a lovely week~
Shani
Jun. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
I have copied this and saved it in my files !!! These look soooooooooooo YUMMY !
Thank you so much Stacy. You are such a contribution to TWT. (((((HUGS))))) I am hoping when I get home to make the laundry soap. [0=
Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
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-Mary
Jun. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by proverbsmama
As for freezing it, I don't know why that wouldn't work, but then, I've not tried it either.
I don't know why it only gives a shelf life of 3 months.
I always use mine up before the expiration.
Jun. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hsfamily
Thanks for sharing the brownie mix recipe! I like to find frugal recipes and this definitely sounds like one!
Hope you have a great week!
Karen
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