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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso and water, and vanilla until well combined.
Stir in sugar and melted butter until well combined. Then stir in flour. Set brownie batter aside.
In a separate bowl, stir together cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk until well combined. Transfer to pastry bag.
Grease a mini-muffin pan. Spoon 1 tbs brownie batter into each cup. Pipe a generous amount of cheesecake filling atop brownie batter, then top each with an additional tsp of brownie batter. (Swirl to create a marbled effect)
Bake for 12 minutes, until tester comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes in pan. Eat warm or transfer to cooling rack.

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Nutella Swirl Brownie Bites

Ingredients

1 oz (4 squares) Bakers unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar (use 1 1/2 cups for less sweet brownies)
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 cup Nutella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tray with muffin liners.*
Microwave chocolate and butter in microwavable bowl on high for 2 minutes, until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
In a large mixing bowl, mix sugar and chocolate mixture. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix well.
Divide batter into muffin tins.
Put a small dollop of Nutella on top of each brownie bite. With a toothpick, swirl the Nutella into the brownie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.

*Alternatively, bake in a baking pan.

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Nutella Mug Cake

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a mug.
Microwave for 1 minute, adding 10 seconds at a time if not done. (Do not overcook)

-Recipe 1-

4 tbs flour
4 tbs sugar
1 egg
3 tbs cocoa powder
3 tbs Nutella
3 tbs milk
3 tbs olive/vegetable oil

-Recipe 2-

4 tbs flour
3 tbs sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
3 tbs Nutella
3 tbs milk
3 tbs vegetable oil

-Recipe 3 [Flourless]-

2 tbs Nutella
1 tbs sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbs heavy cream
1 large egg

-Recipe 4 [Brownie]-

Yields: 2 mugs

2 oz semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbs butter
1 egg
4 tbs sugar
2 tbs flour
3 tbs Nutella (omit for regular brownie mug cake)

*Melt butter and chocolate in mug first in microwave (appx 40 seconds)

**Instead of mixing Nutella with other ingredients, add it in the center of the batter without mixing.

-Recipe 5-

4 tbs flour
4 tbs sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
3 tbs cocoa powder
2 1/2 tbs Nutella
3 tbs milk
splash of vanilla
3 tbs melted butter

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Mudslide and Brownie Trifle

Yields: 7-8 servings

Ingredients

For chocolate pudding with Kahlua layer:

1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
pinch of salt
3 cups cold whole milk
3/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup + 4 tbs Kahlua
1 tbs vanilla extract

For vanilla pudding with Bailey’s Irish Cream layer:

1/3 cup + 1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
pinch of salt
3 cups cold whole milk
1/2 cup + 4 tbs Bailey’s Irish Cream
2 tbs vanilla extract

For brownie and almond layer:

1 1/2 cup crushed brownie crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Instructions

For chocolate pudding with Kahlua layer:

Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk in blender and pulse until well blended. (Or combine in bowl and whisk vigorously)
Transfer to heat-proof bowl. Place over (not on) simmering water for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Pudding is ready when mixture coats back of spoon)
Add Kahlua and stir to combine.
Add vanilla and stir to combine.

For vanilla pudding and Bailey’s Irish Cream layer:

Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk in blender and pulse until well blended. (Or combine in bowl and whisk vigorously)
Transfer to heat-proof bowl and place over (not on) simmering water for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Bailey’s and stir to combine.
Add vanilla and stir to combine.

To assemble:

Fill pastry bags with each flavor of pudding.
Pipe chocolate layer into bottom of glass.
Sprinkle crushed brownie and almonds.
Pipe vanilla pudding.
Continue layering by repeating steps 2-4.

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Brownie Cookies

-Recipe-

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
4 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups (18 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips in large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Let cool.

2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and set. Set aside.

3. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with electric mixer. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well. Then add chocolate mixture; beat well. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

4. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool.

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Rocky Road Brownies

-Recipe-

Ingredients

1 cup less 1 tbs all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 1/2 tbs unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 regular-size marshmallows
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.

2. Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa, then sugar. Add egg, egg whites, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in flour mixture.

3. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. (Batter will be very shallow)

4. (If time permits) Cover pan and refrigerate for a few hours (up to 12 hours). Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Quarter marshmallows with oiled knife. Distribute over batter, pressing them in. Sprinkle chocolate chips.

6. Bake brownies until marshmallows are golden brown (about 25-35 minutes).

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Ultimate Turtle Brownies

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