Monday, October 3, 2011

Brownie Crackles X 4 !!

I have had this recipe for a long time and have no idea where I got it from but my little miracle just loves them! I think he'd eat the whole batch at once if I let him! I usually make the original Brownie Crackles but today I tried out some different ideas I had and boy am I glad I did! I made FOUR kinds of these little brownie morsels. I made original, nut, mint and caramel.

Brownie Crackles are brownies, but just a prettier presentation! Beware that depending on the brownie mix you use the dough may be sticky or very dry. If too dry, add a little more water/oil. It really isn't rocket science and in the end it's a pretty fail proof recipe! If the mix is very sticky add a little more flour. I suggest trying to roll before adding more flour and then, if necessary, add the flour.

Rolling these little goodies can be a bit tricky but they will turn out. This is what I've found works best: Place the powdered sugar in a 8 inch pie plate. Be sure to use a small cookie scoop (I use a mellon baller and it works perfect).Scoop the dough and drop into powdered sugar. Drop 4-5 scoops then roll gently around in the sugar.While rolling in sugar, gently reshape into a ball. This is not the kind of dough you are going to shape by rolling it in your hands! By using that method, I have had no problems with shaping these.

Original Brownie Crackles

1 package fudge brownie mix(9X13 inch pan size)
1 C all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 C water
1/4 C canola oil
Powdered Sugar, for rolling

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl beat the brownie mix, flour, egg, water and oil until well blended. Place powdered sugar into a 8-9 inch pie plate. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the powdered sugar and gently roll, shaping into a ball. Place2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.   Yields: approx 4 dozen



Mint Brownie Crackles

1 Cup Andes Baking Chips

Follow above directions, stirring in mint chips after brownie mix is combined then bake as directed above.

Caramel Brownie Crackles

12 Kraft caramels, unwrapped and cut into quarters

Follow above directions. Scoop brownie mixture into cookie scoop then push 1/4 of the caramel into the center. Drop dough into powdered sugar; roll to coat,  gently shaping into a ball as you are rolling. Bake as directed above.

Walnut Brownie Crackles

1 Cup chopped walnuts
Follow above directions, stirring in mint chips after brownie mix is combined then bake as directed above.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I found this recepie short time ago..somehow mine came out bit lighter.But they are a pleasur eto eat he:)

The Chef said...

Those sound so delicious and I love your variations. Thanks for sharing at MaFF Monday! :)

~The Lucky Wife {via The Chef!}

Anonymous said...

Just popped in from Talent Show Tuesday at Chef in Training. These look so yummy! I can't wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

Jaymie @ http://dancesdishesanddreams.blogspot.com

Michael Ann said...

I remember making these when I was younger! I still have the recipe but haven't made them in a long time. I like your idea of adding mint!

Michael Ann
The Big Green Bowl

Anonymous said...

I just made these for a bake sale at my husband's work. They are amazing. I'm going to feature them on my blog for my Christmas Cookie series. Thanks for sharing!

Tricia @ Recipe Roundup said...

I'm so glad you liked them and thank you SO much for featuring them!