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Rolo Brownie Bites

by Milisa on May 12, 2012

Rolo Brownie Bites

Lists are a very important part of my life.  They keep me on track and help me remember the important things everyday that I must do.  When I head to the grocery store I am always in a hurry. Always.  Without a list I forget the important things like eggs or bread and get distracted by things like candy.

As I was meandering through the grocery store the other day, I spotted Mini-Rolo candies.  Of course I threw them in the cart even though they were not on the list.  I mean who can resist chocolate wrapped caramels in mini form?  Certainly not me!

As I put the groceries up and opened the Rolos and ate a couple.   I ate a few more and a few more and realized I shouldn’t just stand in the kitchen mindlessly eating a whole bag of Rolos!  So I baked brownies stuffed them with Rolos  in the mini-muffin tin so I could eat more or I mean share them with the boys. Right? Right!

A few weeks back we attended the FFA Work Auction where they auction off kids for 8 hours of labor to raise money for the local FFA chapter.  I bought my niece and she’s here to help me today.  We are going to do some heavy house cleaning.  My boys are way more excited to go help Dad than to help me with house cleaning so I am going to appreciate the help!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and if you happen to be making a sweet treat, you must try these little brownies!

 

 Rolo Brownie Bites

adapted from Hershey’s

Ingredients:

  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 30 mini Rolo candies

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees° F.

Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl add melted butter and stir in sugar.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, stirring until well combined.

Spoon into muffin tin about 3/4 full.  Press 1 mini Rolo into each cup.

Bake for 12-15 minutes.  Cool in tin for 5 minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Miss

 

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Caramel Apple Muffins

by Milisa on March 26, 2012

Caramel Apple Muffins

Muffin Monday!  I made these muffins over the weekend and they were a big hit.  They have a bit of a caramel surprise in the center that makes them and extra special treat. The apple flavor really comes through and they were great for breakfast as well as an afternoon snack.

I may need an intervention when it comes to dulce de leche.  I love that stuff!  I also need a break after the weekend, a day off you know.

Friday I went shopping and it had been a while.  I left Sam’s with a flat cart and a buggy full.  It took me forever to get everything put away.  (Thank goodness my niece came along to help or I would’ve never made it to the car!) But no more protests from the kids about being out of food.  Have I mentioned how much food it takes to feed two six-foot teenagers! Holy Moly!

We gave the big tractor a bath, the boys harrowed some of the hay meadows, we raked and burned leaves from the yard, did a mountain of laundry, and went to a barbecue in between watching cows.  Whew.

How was your weekend?

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Caramel Apple Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded apple
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  •  1/4 cup dulce de leche caramel

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 400° F.

In a large mixing bowl add butter and sugar and beat until combined, stir in eggs, and vanilla.  Fold in apples and sour cream.  Add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.  Stir just until combined.

Spray a muffin tin (for 12) with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.

Fill each muffin cup half full with batter.  Spoon 1 teaspoon dulce de leche into center of each muffin cup.  Top with remaining batter.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned and cooked through.

Yield: 12 muffins

Enjoy!

Miss

More great muffins!

Pineapple Crunch Muffins

Nutella Banana Muffins

Lime Breakfast Muffins

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