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PointsPlus Mini Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

PointsPlus Mini Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 36 mini muffin tin holes with mini cupcake wrappers.In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, water, applesauce, and egg whites. Mix 50 times with a wooden spoon (use 50 strokes); do not under or over mix. Pour brownie mixture into prepared muffin tins, about 1 tablespoon per hole.Bake…

Raspberry Brownies

Raspberry Brownies

Ingredients:1 family-size package fudge brownie mix4 Teaspoons raspberry extract2 raspberry extract16 Ounces chocolate frosting

Mocha Molten Cakes

Mocha Molten Cakes

Browse WomansDay.com today to find healthy dessert recipes that are easy, yet hearty enough for the working family. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Cal/Serv: 585 Yields: 6 Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/2 tbsp. heavy (whipping) cream 4 tsp. instant coffee 1 box…

Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels recipes

Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels recipes

Alexandra Rowley; Food styling by Stephana Bottom; Prop styling by Megan Hedgpeth The decadent dulce de leche is balanced with the crunchy pecans and pretzels. But that is not even the best part! This gourmet dessert is made from a brownie mix, which takes out all the mess and guesswork. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below…

Caramelized Pecan Skillet Brownies

Caramelized Pecan Skillet Brownies

Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.Heat a 10-inch heavy skillet (cast iron works great here) over medium high heat. Add pecans….cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are lightly toasted.Add butter to skillet and stir until melted, then add sugar. Cook and stir until mixture bubbles and sugar begins to melt.Remove from heat and…

Irish Cream Swirl Brownies

Irish Cream Swirl Brownies

Prepare the brownie mix as directed on package, adding in the vanilla. Reserve 1 cup of the batter. Spread the remaining batter in greased 9-inch square baking pan.Beat the cream cheese, flour, and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the Irish cream liqueur, egg, and food…

Sneaky Brownies

Sneaky Brownies

These rich brownies are healthier than you think! Sneaking a serving of beets in the batter keeps them sweet and moist. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 1 package red beets 1/4 c. canola oil 2 large eggs 1 box fudgy brownie mix 1 c. chocolate chips This ingredient shopping module is created and maintained by…

Chocolate-Raspberry Petits Fours recipes

Chocolate-Raspberry Petits Fours recipes

Ingredients:2 (11-ounce) boxes prebaked mini brownies (we tested with Entenmann’s Little Bites Brownies)1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur (optional)1 (15-ounce) container pourable milk chocolate frosting (we tested with Betty Crocker)1/2 cup white chocolate morsels

Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust

Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust

This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Crumb crusts are among the easiest to make – some are not even baked, just pressed into the pan and chilled. If you are in a hurry, you can use a ready-made crumb crust from the supermarket. However, they usually do not hold all of the filling in our…

Cookies and Cream Popcorn recipes

Cookies and Cream Popcorn recipes

Popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate and crumbled oreo cookies!Ingredients:1/4 cup popcorn kernels or 1 bag popcorn, popped12 oreo cookies, coarsely crushed6 ounces white chocolate, meltedInstructions:Mix the popcorn, crumbled cookies and melted chocolate until well combined, spread the mixture out on a baking sheet and let sit until the chocolate has set. (Tip: Chill in…

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Combine milk, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until the sugar has totally dissolved. Add cream and vanilla. Stir until blended. Pour mixture into your ice cream maker and turn it on. While the ice cream mixture is freezing, crush your Oreos. After the ice cream maker has been going for about 15 minutes, add in…

Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies

 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well blended. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 5…

Cookies and Cream Fudge

Cookies and Cream Fudge

Combine the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil and then cook for an additional 3 minutes (stirring). Remove from the heat, and add the white chocolate, milk chocolate, and marshmallow cream. Stir until the chocolate melts. Add in the cookies…

Chocolate-Peanut-Butter Acorn Cookies

Chocolate-Peanut-Butter Acorn Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. With your hands, shape the roll of cookie dough so it forms a point all along the top and remains rounded at bottom. If the dough is too soft to cut, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.With a thin, sharp knife, cut…

Pecan Cookie Cups with Maple Cream

Pecan Cookie Cups with Maple Cream

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 24 mini muffin cups. Place 1 cookie dough round in each muffin cup. Gently press your thumb into each dough-filled cup, making a small indentation. Fill each cup with about ½ teaspoon chopped pecans.Bake until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the…

Chocolate “Crumb-Cake” Cookies

Chocolate “Crumb-Cake” Cookies

IngredientsDates  –  1 cup plus 1/4 cup, firmly packed SUPER SOFT datesVanilla Extract  – 2 teaspoonsSea Salt  – 1/4 teaspoonOlive Oil  – 3 tablespoonsCacao Powder  – 1/4 cup, firmly packedAlmond Butter  – 1 cup (crunchy or creamy, drained of excess oil) Yield: 24 cookiesDirections1. BlendIn a food processor, blend dates, vanilla, salt, and oil until smooth…

Oreo Snowman Cookie Balls

Oreo Snowman Cookie Balls

Mix the cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended.Shape the dough into 48 1-inch balls, place them in a single layer on a shallow pan, and freeze for 10 minutes.Then, dip the cookie balls into the white chocolate and place them in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined pan, allowing the excess chocolate…

Baby Chick Cupcakes

Baby Chick Cupcakes

For the broken egg shell pieces: melt coating wafers as directed on package. Spread on large foil-lined baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate about 10 minutes, or until firm. Break into small irregular pieces. Set aside. (Store any remaining pieces in covered container at cool room temperature or in refrigerator up to 5 days.)Meanwhile, in…

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:For the cupcakes*:1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup chocolate chips2 zucchinis, shred (about 2 cups)2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup oilFor the frosting:1/2 cup butter, softened8 oz cream cheese, softened1 lb powdered sugar1 tsp vanillaInstructions:InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350…

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Separate egg whites and yolks from 4 of the eggs into 2 bowls. Combine 2 cups of the sugar and the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer and mix until blended. Add the remaining 2 whole eggs and all of the egg yolks to the mixer one…

Chocolate Chili Cupcakes with a Chocolate Bourbon Glaze Recipe

Chocolate Chili Cupcakes with a Chocolate Bourbon Glaze Recipe

IngredientsFor the cupcakes:2 3/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably high grade, like Mexican1 cup granulated sugar1 cup light brown sugar1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature4 extra-large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 cup sour cream1 cup waterFor…