OK, here it is for those of you who were going to make the recipes. Hopefully I will get it set up right!
Brownie #1
Brownie #2
Brownie #1
Brownie #2
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mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Alix, darlin' - I haven't made either version yet, but I will. We are trying to cut down on desserts here.
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OK mudbug STOP! You took away the iPod and the computer...don't take away dessert too! That is unnecessarily cruel! 
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
LOL, you are right
p.s. daughter was amazingly acommodating today - can't imagine why...
p.s. daughter was amazingly acommodating today - can't imagine why...
Poppinfresh
Senior Cook
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My problem with the recipes were that they weren't specific enough with regards to ingredients. For example..."cocoa": Dutch process cocoa or natural cocoa? I used dutch process but have no idea if that was your intent. Chocolate...unsweetened, bittersweet, semisweet, milk, dark? Again, you made no specification. I had bittersweet on hand so I used that...but that part didn't turn out well.
Not only did we get two wonderful brownie recipes and ideas for a gift, but we had fun together just baking and comparing our thoughts. We ought to do this more often..
kadesma
kadesma
The Z
Head Chef
Alix said:
I didn't make either one (yet), but #1 sounds like the perfect brownie IMO.
texasgirl
Master Chef
I chose #2, I haven't made either one, but, that one sounds more like the one that I make.
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Poppinfresh said:
My apologies Poppinfresh. I didn't intend for anyone to be so specific, more to just use what they had on hand. I only ever use Dutch Process cocoa, and didn't use the chocolate as I plan on jarring these as gifts and cocoa is more amenable to jarring!
Sugar N' Spice
Cook
I've been searching for a good brownie recipe forever! I'll definitely have to try both of these out.
Sugar N' Spice
Cook
Well, I made brownie recipe #1 last night and my boyfriend and co-workers loved it! Now it's time to try #2.......
The Z
Head Chef
I just made #1... I've never been the best baker, but they turned out all right. They seemed a little too gooey in the middle and, even though I greased the dish, they still want to stick. I baked them for the full 30 minutes and, since it didn't look to cracky on top, I left them in for another 3 minutes. The top seemed to be starting to develop black spots, so I took them out.
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Good feedback Z. I am getting a lot of gooey about #1. I am wondering if it is too gooey.
Sugar and Spice, glad it went over well, make sure you post to let me know how #2 goes.
I sure appreciate all of you helping me with this and letting me know what it is you like and don't like about the recipes.
Sugar and Spice, glad it went over well, make sure you post to let me know how #2 goes.
I sure appreciate all of you helping me with this and letting me know what it is you like and don't like about the recipes.
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Just finished cooling a pan of Brownie #1. I used Hershey's dark choc cocoa. They are very good!
When this pan is finished (could even be later tonight after HH gets home), we'll try Brownie #2.
When this pan is finished (could even be later tonight after HH gets home), we'll try Brownie #2.
Alix,Alix said:
yes, brownie #1 is gooey in the middle, but it hold together well and is not a sticky gooey that stays on your hands if eaten with your fingers..I loved them, guess it's because for me most brownies are dry..I loved these, so did the kids.
kadesma
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Our pan of #1 doesn't seem gooey at all - dense and moist, yes, but not particularly gooey.
I love gooey. wonder what we did wrong. Oops, just checked the recipe again and we used a cup of cocoa with the flour instead of more chips (not enough chips). D'ya spose that was it?
I love gooey. wonder what we did wrong. Oops, just checked the recipe again and we used a cup of cocoa with the flour instead of more chips (not enough chips). D'ya spose that was it?
Michelemarie
Executive Chef
Alix - I started out by making #1 the way you recommmended - cocoa instead of chips and 1 c white sugar and 1 c brown - things got rushed - I forgot to add the 1 c of chips - but didn't realize it until a week later when I made the recipe again - anyways, my family thought it was a bit too cocoa-y. They were good but not in a brownie way - they reminded me of a fancy cake you would get in an upscale restaurant.
Yesterday I made #1 again - this time with chocolate chips instead of cocoa and more white sugar than brown (1-1/2 c white and 1/2 c brown) - the result: Yum! They were gooey - just like we like 'em - but not too gooey! I was surprised how light in color they were. Very good.
I haven't made #2 yet - I chose #1 because we are more gooey brownie fans than cake brownie fans.
Thanks so much for sharing these recipes. I hope everyone's input helps you achieve your goals!
Yesterday I made #1 again - this time with chocolate chips instead of cocoa and more white sugar than brown (1-1/2 c white and 1/2 c brown) - the result: Yum! They were gooey - just like we like 'em - but not too gooey! I was surprised how light in color they were. Very good.
I haven't made #2 yet - I chose #1 because we are more gooey brownie fans than cake brownie fans.
Thanks so much for sharing these recipes. I hope everyone's input helps you achieve your goals!
mrsmac
Head Chef
Better late than never- I made #2 today, we used white choc chips and some walnuts in them too and they were beautiful!! I had to cook them for more than 30 minutes but my oven is hopeless. I love the crusty edges and then the gooey middle and they were so easy to make.
shpj4
Head Chef
I loved Brownie #1 but I also loved Browner #2 - since I am such an chocoholic I will have to try them both.
Thanks
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