Pretzel Peanut Brownie Bites

Now I’m not going to lie and tell you I always make box brownies, or even that I think these Pretzel Peanut Brownie Bites are the best brownies I make. But, sometimes you have enough going on, or you’re working really hard making one of the other dishes. Or you ran late, or what you planned to make didn’t come out well. For all of those occasions, you need a recipe like this. These little Pretzel Peanut Brownie Bites are cute, satisfying and so quick you can make them at the last second. I like to use low-fat brownie mix, like no pudge fudge for these. Since you’re adding the espresso powder and the topping, you won’t miss the extra calories, but any brand works just fine. The tiny size of the Pretzel Peanut Brownie Bites makes them perfect for parties. And their playful peanut and pretzel topping just screams Super Bowl party. It’s really fun to use this recipe when baking with kids too, because it’s really quick, which is perfect for their short attention spans, but still includes cracking an egg, every kid’s favorite kitchen task, and includes sprinkling on the crunchy toppings. Finally, these Pretzel Peanut Brownie … Continue reading

Grasshopper Brownies

Holiday sweets are on the menu here at Dirty Laundry Kitchen including Grasshopper Brownies, a family favorite. I know we all have lots of parties this month, which means hostess gifts, cookie shares, school cookies, and of course, cookies for Santa, if your family is into that sort of thing. Grasshopper Brownies is one of those recipes that my mom used to make when I was little, and of course we helped. Looking back, that is probably one of the many reasons that we made them almost every year. It’s a great cookie to include your kids in the making and decorating process, because Grasshopper Brownies are very straightforward, easy to make, and include simple decorations that come out well no matter who is in charge. The brownie recipe is plenty dense and chewy and as long as you keep the Grasshopper Brownies well-wrapped, they seem to age very well. The top layer of creamy mint frosting and chocolate glaze seal the moisture inside the brownies. Aside from storing well, you can make them in stages and do a little of the work each day, which also make this a great recipe for the busy holiday season. And gorgeous, have I … Continue reading