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For the past year, I've had the experience of being a part of the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club Cookbook Committee. Our committee is in the process of finishing our cookbook, A Stir In The Mist: Tastes and Traditions of Niagara Falls. It is a collection of recipes from the Niagara Falls community and local restaurants. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club. Just recently I have relocated to Ohio, but still wanted to be involved with the book. After watching the movie Julie and Julia, I was inspired to share the great recipes from our cookbook and the experience I had making each of them. I hope you will enjoy the journey I will take stirring my way through A Stir In The Mist!

Let the "stirring" begin!

Well I have started this venture through the cookbook. First things first, each recipe I do will only be a little story about the steps it took to get to the final product. There will be no ingredients given out and no steps to how I got every great tasting recipe to turn out so delicious. That is for you to find out when you purchase or when someone else purchases"A Stir in the Mist" for you!!

I will apologize now for any grammar or punctuation mistakes I may make. I know I am coming from a family of educators, therefore I should know better about these things, but I may make a few mistakes. Soo lets get started....

Friday, August 13, 2010

Cookie Dough Brownies

Well I hope you all enjoyed the cherry squares. This next recipe I am going to stick with the desserts. YUM!!
Next week I will start with some entrees and sides. My menu this week for dinner is already made so I will stick to baking some tasty treats.
This dessert I am baking today is probably the 3rd dessert I have ever made in a kitchen. That is including the cherry squares from yesterday. Baking has never been something I have had interest in. I love to cook more than anything. I do not mind following directions but baking you have to follow pretty much every single direction or else things can get screwed up.(If you put regular sugar into a recipe that calls for confectioner sugar things really can get messy.. ha ha.. been there done that..)
 I like going into the kitchen with an open mind, trying a little of this and trying a little of that. If it works it works if it doesnt there is always tomorrow or my wonderful husband who will try anything to make me happy.
Cookie Dough Brownies is the special treat for today. I dont know about you, but cookie dough alone is one of my favorites and browniesss... who could not love them.
There are three different steps to this recipe. I will make the actual brownie then I will top them with a creamy, buttery mix. Finally I will use a chocolaty glaze to finish the top. My mouth is watering as I am typing this.






Well the brownies are made and they are cooling down. I will then move to the next step. I have my ingredients ready for the next two steps in front of me and the one ingredient is just so tempting to taste. Semisweet Chocolate Chips, how can you do all this baking and not have a few of these as you go along.
I mean you want to make sure they are fresh, right?

This recipe is very easy, there are a few more steps and ingredients needed, compared to the cherry squares and regular brownies, but it is well worth the extra steps. If you do need these brownies for a party, picnic or any sort of gathering other than just eating them in the comfort of your own home. I would suggest to start this delicious masterpiece the day before. I made them yesterday, but after each step you want to make sure it cools down completely before you move onto the next step. It is a layered dessert.




























When I put my final layer on, I let the brownies sit out through the night, covered of course, and when I woke up this morning I  had the best breakfast any girl would want. A Cookie Dough Brownie and a glass of milk.
Mmmmmmmm....
Wow, these brownies are amazing.
They came out perfect. You get the best of both worlds..
Brownie vs. The cookie Dough!



Hints and Tips:

1.When you do try this recipe, I would suggest the only step that you should put the baking dish in the fridge with the brownies, is when you put the cookie dough layer on. All the other steps just leave it out to cool down and chill out.

2.While eating this delicious dessert a glass of water or milk is a must! If you are a chocolate lover, you will get everything you want and more.


3.This one recipe is enough for quite a few people. You can cut them into regular brownie sizes or into little squares to share with co- workers like I am going to do tonite.


4. Finally... While making the last step if you want to have a volunteer lick the remains off the spoon go for it, I would recommend keeping it to yourself!



Enjoy.