On Fri 19 Sep 2008 01:26:57p, merryb told us...

> On Sep 19, 12:23*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
> wrote:
>> On Fri 19 Sep 2008 11:55:19a, merryb told us...
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>> > On Sep 19, 10:45*am, Wayne Boatwright >
>> > wrote:
>> >> I'm reposting this from several years ago. *Some here may remember i
> t,
>> > but
>> >> they're so good I thought I'd post it again for those who may not
have
>> >> tried them.
>>
>> >> The recipe is one I bunged together in an attempt to duplicate those
>> sold
>> >> by the now defunct Hough Bakeries in Cleveland. *I'd say is 99 and 9
> /10
>> >> percent accurate. :-)
>>
>> >> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Brown Sugar Bro
> wni
>> > es
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>> >> Recipe By * * :
>> >> Serving Size *: 16 * *Preparation Time :0:00
>> >> Categories * *: Desserts * * * * * * * * * *
> *
>> > *Snacks
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>> >> * Amount *Measure * * * Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> >> -------- *------------ *--------------------------------
>> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * -----BROWNIES-----
>> >> * * *1/2 * * * * * * c *Unsalted butter, melted
>> >> * 2 * * * * * * * * *c *Dark-brown sugar, packed
>> >> * 2 * * * * * * * * ea *Large eggs
>> >> * * *1/2 * * * * * *ts *Salt
>> >> * 1 * * * * * * * * *c *All-purpose flour
>> >> * * *1/2 * * * * * * c *Toasted Wheat Germ
>> >> * 2 * * * * * * * * ts *Baking powder
>> >> * 1 * * * * * * * * *t *Vanilla extract
>> >> * 1 * * * * * * * * *c *Broken walnut meats (lar
> gis
>> > h pieces)
>> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * -----PENUCHE FROSTING-
> ---
>> > -
>> >> * * *1/3 * * * * * * c *Unsalted butter
>> >> * * *3/4 * * * * * * c *Dark-brown sugar, packed
>> >> * 3 * * * * * * * * tb *Light cream
>> >> * 2 * * * * * * * * *c *Powdered sugar, sifted
>>
>> >> * ~-- Brownies ---
>> >> * Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). *Butter a 9-i
> nch
>> >> * square cake pan. *Mix all ingredients together, combining them w
> ell
>> > .
>> >> * Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until dry o
> n t
>> > op
>> >> * and almost firm to the touch. *Let cool completely in pan. *Sp
> rea
>> > d
>> >> * evenly with Penuche Frosting. *Cut into 16 squares.
>>
>> >> * ~-- Penuche Frosting ---
>> >> * Melt butter. *Stir in brown sugar. *Heat mixture to boiling, s
> tir
>> > ring
>> >> * constantly. *Boil and stir over low heat for two minutes. *Sti
> r i
>> > n
>> >> * cream; heat to boiling. *Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
>> >> * Gradually stir in powdered sugar. *Beat until of spreading consi
> ste
>> > ncy.
>> >> * If necessary, add additional powdered sugar to thicken, or additio
> nal
>> >> * cream to thin.
>>
>> >> --
>> >> * * * * * * *Wayne Boatwright * * * * * *
>>
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>> >> Date: Friday, 09(IX)/19(XIX)/08(MMVIII)
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>> > Also known as blondies. Try adding some white chocolate chips!
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>> Not the same thing to me. *The toasted wheat germ and the penuche frost
> ing
>> was what made this unique. *Uh, I really hate white chocolate, but I
>> wouldn't add them even if I did like it. *Sorry, just my taste, but tha
> nks
>> for the thought, Merry.
>>
>> --
>> * * * * * * *Wayne Boatwright * * * * * *
>>
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> I guess these are a little different, but they remind me of them. I am
> on the same page as you when it comes to white chocolate, but some
> people might like the addition.

I'll grant you thre are similarities, but the texture of these is really
different. I really loved them from the bakery and was excited that I was
finally able to recreate them. Of course, you're right that some people
might like the white chocolate addition.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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