Monday, November 2, 2009

Mississippi Mud Brownies

I made these little treats to bring to a friend's house recently.

They are very rich & decadent & for the biggest of chocolate lovers. If you want to make something chocolately & special from scratch then these are for you.



MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES
from Southern Living Christmas Cookbook

4 1 oz squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1 oz squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows



Combine 4 squares chocolate & 1 cup butter in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate & butter melt. Remove from heat.

Combine 2 cups of sugar, flour & salt. Add to melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs & pecans; stir until blended.

Spoon batter into a lightly greased & floured 13x9x2in pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Meanwhile, combine 2 squares chocolate, milk & 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until melted. Remove from heat. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed with an electric mixer until frosting is smooth. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over warm brownies. Quickly pour frosting over marshmallows, spreading evenly. Let cool & cut into squares.


{Food for Thought}
I recommend making these in advance, even a day, to allow them to set. We enjoyed them much better the next day after they had been refrigerated. Now, I don't make brownies much & I am not sure if you need to refrigerate these but if I was to make these again I would make them the day before, refrigerate, then let sit at room temperature before serving just to get some of the chill out. And if you don't refrigerate them I still recommend making at least 8 hours in advance.

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Since I am not the biggest of chocolate lovers, the dessert below is more my speed & one of my favorites of all time.



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50 comments:

Kristina P. said...

These look so amazing!

Gloria Baker said...

Look absolutely georgeous and yummy!! gloria

starnes family said...

I think I just gained 3 pounds looking at them. Delish!

Anonymous said...

Mmmmm now I am hungry!!!

Yellow Beads said...

yum, yum--now this is MY KIND OF RECIPE Steph!

Tam said...

HOW I love Southern Living Cookbooks! Once again you pictures are wonderfull and inspire me to run to make a batch of brownies!!!

Brenda said...

Those look a little tooo sweet for me. But the Mexican icebox cake looks great, but the link did not work. Can you send that to me?

Nana said...

Oh, my my my!!! Just what I need.

Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

The brownies look so sinful, but I think I like the Mexican cake better. I don't like overly sweet stuff.

Mrs. M said...

Those brownies look SO good! I am going to have to try those!

shortmama said...

Love this! My hubs fave is Mississippi Mudcake which is pretty much this same recipe...divine and super rich!

Sherri said...

Oh my! These look wonderful. I'm like you..I'll take the Icebox Cake. My husband...he would eat the whole pan of brownies himself.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Can't wait to make them. Thanks!

Unknown said...

My tummy is rumbling. These look absolutely sinful and wonderful and I'm going to salivate until I make them. Especially the brownies w/ marshmellows in the middle...oh my!

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

Brownies are my favorite...great recipe!

Jen said...

I didn't think it was possible but I think that you just made brownies even better.

JMBMOMMY said...

Yummy!!

Kathleen W. said...

OMG, they look fabulous! Thanks for sharing these recipes, as I can see myself making them for the holidays.

Kacey said...

Mmmmm. Chocolate Addict here, but you know that. And the Halloween candy is totally out to get me. ;D Now you've stirred up another chocolate craving. Thanks! ;D

tiarastantrums said...

I don't like marshmallows - but my kids would love that - I think I'm with you and the bottom one would suit me better - looks sort of like a tiramisu

Tina Butler said...

Yummo Steph, I could bathe in that dish of brownies. So deadly thanks for sharing.

~Kathie~ said...

The brownies look amazing!!

Jenn Erickson said...

Stopping by from SITS...always looking for a new and creative twist on the classic brownie! Your Mississippi Mud Brownies look fantastic! Thank you! a fellow foodie, Jenn/Rook No. 17

Unknown said...

Both of those deserts look absolutely delicious! Scrumptious. I think I will be baking soon. This time of year calls for it!

jo@blog-diggidy said...

oh my!! these look amazing and awful sinful!! ;)

Reeni said...

What decadent brownies! And oh my - I love that icebox cake - heavenly!

Deanna said...

Being a Mississippi girl, those mud bars have been a staple of my growing up. I am going to have to try that Mexican chocolate icebox cake! Looks soooo good!

The Good Cook said...

Those brownies look really, really good!

Pam said...

Rich, gooey and so addictive. YUM!

Mikki said...

OH my goodness.. if those don't look yummylicious!!

And that one at the bottom. Oh no.. I think I'm going into Chocolate shock just looking at them.

YUMMY!

Ronda said...

Yummo!! But I think like the second one better. Have a great week yourself!
XOXO

Simple Daisy said...

Naughty good!! Who doesn't love chocolate? :)

Christo Gonzales said...

definitely cannot say no to these and anyone that does is insane!

Coco said...

Ok, you know how much I adore you and love everything you do.

But these won't be making it into my Live.Love.Eat cookbook.

Why?

Because when I was pregnant with Bram, I ate a whole pan of these and projectile vomited all night long.

You understand don't you?

Mary said...

all I can say is...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Sassy Chica said...

oh my, my, my...I got a cavity just looking at the pics and was tempted to lick my computer screen!

Smooches,
Sassy Chica

theUngourmet said...

I am such a sucker for brownies! I love the marshmallow in these. So Yummy!

Thanks for stopping by for my SITS day! :D

Merry Mack said...

I have to try both of those. Yum!

FROGGITY! said...

YUMMMMM!!!! i was born by the mississippi mud, and therefore those brownies belong in my home. haha seriously they look AWESOME!

Michelle said...

You always share the tastiest looking treats.

Unknown said...

YUMMY!!! YUM!!! what a GREAT!!! brownie recipe, but the Mexican Chocolate Ice Box Cake is my favorite recipe.
Geri

FROGGITY! said...

LOL! it's alright, i thought about writing LBD out... it's little black dress! :) audrey started the trend.

FROGGITY! said...

pardon me, i stand corrected, audrey made it popular yes, but coco chanel actually started the LBD trend. ah, well, they are both awesome... hee hee

Chef E said...

Ummm, how did I miss these babies the past few days? I mentioned you in my 'Goan Make Pizza' post, since you inspired me to use naan as pizza crust...

kado! said...

i grew up eatting MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES!!! ...but my mom used marshmallow-fluff (cream) MMMmmm...they are SO good!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh the brownies look SO ridiculously good. I can't even take it. I want to eat them right now. : )

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