When life gives you lemons

...trade them in for some chocolate, don an apron, and then make the best brownies you can.  :)  Thanks for all the pick-me-ups.  Everything is good now.  I never did figure out why I was so ornery.  Just one of those days that we girls are allowed to have from time to time.  But I got quite a giggle at some of the comments.  Especially Miss Becky's quote of Harry S. Truman.  (Go back and peek at the comments if you want to get a laugh.  Ewwwwwwwww!!  But actually quite fitting of my mood.  LOL)   

BACK to the brownies!!  We had a neighborhood party last night and I whipped up a double batch of  one of my favorite recipes.  It's SOOO easy-peasy!  Fudgy, gooey, rich, and decadent...I'm telling you, these are the BEST!!

MARSHMALLOW BROWNIES:

• 4 oz. UNSWEETENED chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 TBSP vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour a 9"x13" pan.  In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and the butter being careful not to scorch the chocolate.  Take pan off the heat and mix in the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until well combined. (I literally mix it right in the saucepan!) Stir in the flour. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, just until set.  A toothpick inserted in the middle will still have moist crumbs attached. 

When there are 10 minutes left on the baking time, make the frosting.

FROSTING:

• 2 oz. UNSWEETENED chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 package powdered sugar
• 2 cups mini marshmallows

In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and the butter. Remove from heat and immediately beat the egg and vanilla into the chocolate mixture.  (This will cook your egg.)  Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.  Then stir in the marshmallows.  If the frosting gets too thick, add a TBSP of milk or return it to the heat until it melts just a bit.  Spread the warm frosting over the hot brownies when they come out of the oven.  Let cool on rack for about 30 minutes, and then put the pan in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.  These brownies must be cold to cut or you'll have a sticky mess.   That's it!!  As simple as it gets, and soooo much better than a box mix.  :)

So come on over, we've got lots of leftover brownies to share.  I'll have *Henry* pick up some drinks on his way home, and we'll sit on the patio and chit-chat the night away.  Have a lovely weekend my fabulous friends~

Comments

[Daisy Cottage]

Oh goodness! I think one of those delicious morsels are just what I need!!! ;-) Thank you for the recipe!!!
xo,
Kim

[Shawn]

I'm on my way. ;)

[Mary]

Be there in a mo'!

[Morgan]

Be there in 2 shakes!

[Beth]

Glad you're feeling better. I'm having one of those days right now, too. But chocolate (whether eaten or seen) does make it better! So thank you. :)

[Dena]

ooohhhhhhhh myyyy goshhhhhh I gotta go make those...like right now I have to LOL

those would be gone in 15 minutes over here hehe

[luxy]

yum yum yum!!! I will definetly be trying those out. They sound so good. Maybe they would shake me out of my funk.

Our only friendly neighbors are my husbands bandmates that live next door. The rest of the neighborhood is a bit scared of us I think. :)

[Eva]

Thanks for sharing your fab recipe-these look divine! I'm thinking for this Sunday after church. If *Henry* is buying drinks, I'm bringin' my new polka dot pitcher over just so we can pour from it :) Oh, how I wish I were closer to ya-thanks for the invite though.

[shabbyjuls]

Didn't you know that brownies are a girls best friend:) Much better than diamonds...LOL Those look yummy. Glad things are better...man those hormones:) And I have 2 girls here too...fun:)

[Chandra]

So glad you're having a better day!

Looks like your brownie recipe is just what I need to make for a cookout we're going to tonight--thanks!!

[Mindy]

These look soooo yummy! Printed off the recipe and I'm making them tomorrow. My DH will LOVE them.

[Becky (Daisyduster)]

Oh Wow! YUMMY!!
..be right over! :)
So glad Harry S. Truman gave you a giggle!
(me too! ...STILL does!)

[jharr]

Hey there! I'm just catching up on my favorite blogs since our move across country! We're settling in Spokane nicelly!!
YUM!!! I love your recipes! Making this one ASAP!!
Thanks!!!!
xoxo

[teresa]

Oh they look so yummy!!! I want one! Maybe 2 if they're small....you know...

[Sheree]

I'll have to try those. They look delicious.

Sheree

[Sasha]

One of the only things I make from a mix is brownies so I might have to try this one. I use the Safeway store brand brownie mix, I don't know why, but I like it the best!

[Rebecca]

Is it ok to lick the screen? Kim those look so delicious! Glad to hear that you are having a better week!
Rebecca

[Amy]

I'm totally going to try that recipe. Anything with chocolate is a favorite here...

[Chelsea]

Ummm....Those look absolutely delicious:)

Oh, and check my blog! There is something there for you:)

Chelsea

[Linda]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!!
I love brownies

[Maureen]

The brownies look amazing! I am emailing the recipe just after this comment is posted! Hope all the chocolate is making you feel cheery!

[Amelia]

Oh brownies will fix any bad mood! I LOVE brownies and these look especially delicious!

Amelia

[jonipossin]

Love your brownies... but really love your aprons. You are so creative! WOW!!!
Joni

[abby]

Hey Kim, it's Abby, I tracked down your blog and I love it and I just made these brownies yesterday and I'm really embarrassed that they are all gone and I ate most of them...they were AMAZING. Thanks!!!

[AmyG]

Those sounds delish!!!