Saturday, April 2, 2011

Rocky Road Brownies

Today is another big day for Indian Cricket. India is playing the World cup finals for the third time in history and I wish our team all the luck. Hopefully they will bring the home the cup and if they do that will be one which we are getting after a long 28 year gap. Fingers crossed.

Rocky Road Brownies

I still remember the first time I learned the game. I was in primary school and this was the time before TV and Cable. My father ,uncle and grandfather all ardent fans would be listening to the commentaries on radio. It was fascinating, and I wondered why otherwise sober people would scream and make funny noises of exhilaration or disappointment. It was enough to pique my interest. Now my noise was in the mix asking them what is going on. They tactically explained only the major details like wicket and runs. It was enough for me then, I suppose. But after a year or so while I was visiting my cousins over summer vacation I got more information. One of my elder cousins was totally into the game and therefore everyone else in the family. Once when the game was going on my cousin needed company to go the neighbors, since only they had TV at that time. I was an easy sport at that time and accompanied her. That's when the rules of the game was cleared and my enthusiasm was fueled by my dear cousin. I had arrived in the cricket scene so to speak. What about you? I would love to hear your story of how you got into watching cricket matches.

Rocky Road Brownies


When you have a game to watch it's always nice to have snacks and goodies handy. Though I still have some aval pori/ Beaten rice snack, I decided to make some brownies as well. Also, I wanted to join Ria and the rest of the blogging world, who is participating, in an event where everyone is making finger-foods especially for cricket time. So here is a recipe for a beautiful Rocky Road Brownie. Best part is you can enjoy these even when there is not game going on.

Oh, I have to tell you this, the selection of a blue background was completely by chance. Now I realized that we all bleed blue today :-)

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Rocky Road Brownies


Ingredients:

Butter- 3/4 cup
Granulated sugar- 1 cup
Light brown sugar- 1 cup
Cocoa powder- 3/4 cup
Hot water- 3 Tbsp
Eggs- 2
Pure Vanilla extract- 2 tsp
Salt- 1/4 tsp
All purpose flour- 1 1/3 cup
Baking powder- 1/4 tsp
Chopped walnuts- 2 cups
Miniature marshmallows-2 cups
Semisweet/Bittersweet Chocolate chips- 1/2 to 3/4 cup

Method:

1.Preheat oven at 350 degree F. Grease and flour a 9 by 13 inch rectangular pan.
2.In a heat proof bowl combine the cocoa powder and butter.keep it in a boiling water-bath and mix well.Or mix them and keep in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl and keep on high for half a minute to one minute or until everything is combined together.Take out in between and whisk together.
3.Add the hot water into this and mix well.
4.Mix the sugars and salt with egg in another bowl.Add vanilla extract and mix again.
5.When the cocoa mixture is cool enough add it into the sugar mixture and mix well.
6.Stir in the flour and baking powder.
7.Fold in half the nuts.
8.Pour into the prepared pan and bake until done, for about 25 minutes.
9.Take out from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and the marshmallows.
10.Meanwhile keep your oven on broil option.Keep the pan back into the oven and keep it for half a minute or until the marshmallows have puffed up and slightly browned.
11.Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes:

Adapted from Here and Here
Contributor: Namitha

33 comments:

  1. nice dish, and a nice write up

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  2. Good that my kids din see this now otherwise I would hv ended making this right now!! Bookmarked and in the cooking list for next week.

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  3. Namitha,these brownies look SO good!!! I love Rocky road!

    Thanks for cooking with us :) Actually, baking with me ;)

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  4. What a perfect morsel of goodness! Good luck, hope they win!

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  5. Namitha...the brownies look gorgeous!! love the blue and I really hope india gets home the cup :)
    Renee

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  6. Namitha...the brownies look gorgeous!! love the blue and I really hope india gets home the cup :)
    Renee

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  7. Super delicious and beautiful brownies....

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  8. This rocky road brownies looks awesome delicious, you that miniature marshmallow.

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  9. Awesoem rocky road brownies Nami, kandittu seriously eduthu kazhikan thonanu..

    Me and cricket, aa story njan detailed ayte ezthame :P

    He he evide ennale ratri muthale celebrations ayrunu, absolutely no cooking ayrunu..Dinner muthal purathune start cheythu well prepared to watch the game ayrunnenne...

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  10. Lovely brownies and best suited for the occasion. What a match and a lovely victory. So happy and proud of the blue boys.

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  11. These are gorgeous brownies! Hope that your cricket team does well!

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  12. delicious looks fabulous and wonderful snack

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  13. A sinfully decadent chocolate treat!

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  14. So this is wht you were munching on....awesome..looks gorgeous ..can't take my eye off

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  15. Wat a gorgeous and absolutely inviting brownies,marvellous!

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  16. loving the rocky version and yay yay we won :)

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  17. Wow that looks so beautiful,yummy yummy

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  18. wow..these brownies look so delicious ! wonderful clicks dear !


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  19. WOW!! Gorgeous clicks, Nami..Adipoli brownies!

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  20. OMG..they look super super yumm

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  21. wow u have made it so beautifully tht kid can't say no to this :)

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  22. Wow, they look gorgeous..this is such a wonderful recipe...so interesting and delightful!

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  23. interesting n cute brownies!!!nice click da!

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  24. Pretty n yummy rocky bars...looks so delicious and love ur blue base

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  25. Marshmallow topping gives it an awesome touch!...TOOO GOOD!
    Smitha
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  26. @Smitha:
    I agree with you. Not to mention I'm a big marshmallow fan!Buy Desserts

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