I love brownies. Something about chocolate I suppose. I’ve tried dozens of recipes, I’ve made mint brownies, raspberry brownies, brownies with peanut butter, or a cheesecake swirl.
One of my favorite ways to eat a brownie, though, is with a scoop of good ice cream and some hot fudge. This is our “family night” version of a brownie sundae. A bit gussied up for company.
Brownies
- 1 1 /2 cups unsalted butter (if using salted, only add 1/4 tsp of salt called for in recipe)
- 6 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate (I generally use the Baker’s Brand I find in my local supermarket)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 T vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 c flour
- mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and grease a large rimmed cookie pan (half sheet=11″x17″). In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter and chocolate. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until blended. Add vanilla, salt and flour. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and sprinkle with a handful or two of mini chocolate chips. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.
Sandwiches
- brownies (cut into squares)
- a brick of good quality ice cream, any flavor you like
- favorite hot fudge sauce
- mini chocolate chips
Remove ice cream from container (if using the square box…otherwise you can just scoop) and cut into squares using a cleaver. Work quickly! If ice cream gets too soft, put it back in the freezer for a bit. To assemble sandwiches, place one brownie square on plate, top with a square of ice cream, a drizzle of fudge, and another brownie. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Alternately, just place a scoop of ice cream between the brownies. A different look, but simpler to assemble and equally tasty!
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