Chocolate Desserts
Here's an old real estate agent house staging trick. Nothing says loving like something from the oven! Right before potential buyers are to visit your house, make certain to bake some Snickerdoodles, chocolate chip cookies, an apple cobbler or some brownies. If you're not much of a cook, don't worry; simply use a frozen pie or the pre-mixed cookie dough they sell in the refrigerated section of many grocery stores. Use up that cookie dough you bought to help support the school fundraiser! The point is to make your home smell nice and inviting when the buyers stop by. Score additional brownie points by offering them some of whatever it is you baked.The last few weeks Hubby and I have been going along for the ride and looking at houses with our oldest daughter and our charming son-in-law. They've been looking for a larger place for their growing family. I have to admit it's fun - getting to see everyone's version of Martha Stewart decorating ideas (or lack thereof).
My daughter has a super-sensitive sense of smell - and she can immediately detect those houses where there's a cat or dog in residence and Fido isn't housebroken.
Today was a dark and dreary rainy Sunday. Exactly the type of weather where I enjoy staying indoors and baking up a "storm."
While I always have boxed mix brownies on hand for emergencies, I've constantly been in search of the best brownie recipe. I think box mix brownies taste artificial.
Come back and let me know what you think of them if you make them!
Check out my Triple Chocolate Brownie Recipe or Triple Chocolate Caramel Bars made in a Sheet Pan too!
Easy Clean Up with these Handmade Kitchen Dish Cloths from Moomettes Crochet !
Ooey, Gooey Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
3/4 c. all-purpose flour (or use white whole wheat flour)
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (or carob chips)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. butter
2/3 c. granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
2 tbl. water
2 eggs
Place chips and vanilla in bowl.
In small saucepan, bring water, sugar, butter & salt to a boil.
In small bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Pour boiled mixture over chips. Add eggs, one at a time and mix well.
Add dry ingredients. Mix well.
Place in prepared 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch baking pan.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let Cool.
