Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Cooking Tips: Vegan Brownies

A few additional tips for you when making the Fudgy Brownies I posted yesterday...

First, if you don't have a small food processor to grind your chocolate chips, or don't have time to do so, then simply add whole chocolate chips - not a problem. Or, put the chips in a small ziploc bag and use a heavy mug or rolling pin to crush.

Second, don't cut the brownies until completely cooled. In fact, once they are cooled, you can cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before cutting. They are even easier to cut when cold, and very yummy. (I am guilty of cutting into the brownies while still warm, though!)

Now, an idea for complete brownie mania!...
Want to make these brownies even more irresistible? Melt 3/4 dark chocolate chips with about 1/4 cup non-dairy milk in saucepan over medium-low heat (similar to Chocolate Hemp Squares topping in Vive, but not more than 1/4 cup milk). Once melted and smooth, remove from heat, cool a little, then drizzle chocolate mixture over cooled brownies and refrigerate. Warning: May cause chocolate-induced giddiness!

P.S. I promise my next post will be very healthy to compensate for the chocolate indulgence! :)

7 comments:

freethoughtguy said...

My mouth is watering!

Harmonia said...

Now your just teasing me...


LOL


j/k


Oh! I posted alittle more about Tea today. And the next post down...a cry out for help on TVP.

julie hasson said...

Okay, you wore me down Dreena! They're in the oven as I type :)

I'm sure that they're going to be fabulous!

Julie

julie hasson said...

Wow Dreena, they're fab!! Thanks for another great recipe!

Dreena said...

Hey Julie! Thanks, and I should have known I'd get a fellow chocoholic to cave!! :) Glad you liked them!

Anonymous said...

Dreena, the Fudgy Brownies and the Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies are the two best baked goods I have ever had!! your cookbooks and your creativity with recipes are amazing. thank you!! and PS...I believe the pure maple syrup is the key to all goodness....

Dreena said...

Wow, well thank you Claire!!! That is quite a compliment and I am so pleased that you enjoy them so much! Yes, maple syrup is our sweet, sweet friend!! :)