Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This simple recipe makes a better-than-average fudge brownie that's perfect for school lunches or toting to fall meetings. The recipe is straight forward and, happily, is suitable for young cooks to make on their own. The brownies stay soft and chewy for days if they are wrapped and stored in an airtight container. They won't be the prettiest specimens to come from your kitchen, but they are delicious and will add 'creds' to your reputation as a cook. I have one small caution to share with you. The peanut butter swirl that tops the brownies is molten hot, so unless you have a band-aid fetish, don't test for doneness using the tips of your fingers. I speak from bitter experience. The brownies need to cool for an hour before they can be neatly cut. I love peanut butter, so I, of course, am awfully fond of this recipe. I do hope you will give it a try. Here is how the brownies are made.

German Chocolate Brownies

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I made these brownies for the Silver Fox this weekend. He is in 7th heaven. I am in sugar shock. Those of you who have an insatiable sweet tooth will love these, but those who share my aversion to overly sweet desserts, best take a pass and try one of the blackberry recipes we've recently featured. This is a simple recipe that will cause you no problems. I do want to point out that the recipe uses salted butter. If you use the unsalted variety be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the ingredients to keep the flavors in balance. The brownies are dense and moist, and they are good keepers if properly wrapped and refrigerated. Here is how they are made.

Eyes Wide Shut Irish Cream and Cocoa Brownies

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I've given this post its rather strange name because the recipe is so simple that you can make it with  your wide eyes shut. It has nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day, save for the fact that it is made with Bailey's Irish Cream, a liqueur that is relatively new to the world of Irish spirits. Irish cream was named after the Bailey Hotel and it was introduced in 1974 by the Gilbey Distillery, a Dublin company that was looking for a new product to introduce to world liqueur markets. While many find Irish Cream to be overly sweet, there is no denying how popular it has become. I use it more for cooking than I do for drinking and tonight's recipe is a perfect example of how it can be used. If you enjoy your brownies on the sweet side, I really think you'll enjoy these. They are easy to make and might make a nice addition to your St. Patrick's Day festivities. Here is how the brownies are made.

Chipotle Brownies

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...A gal can never have too many recipes for brownies. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I found this recipe in Family Circle magazine a while back and clipped it with the intention of trying it as soon as things settled down around here. It's became apparent that wouldn't happen any time soon, so this morning I pulled out my whisk and made the brownies while the bacon was frying. It took all of ten minutes to get these into the oven and they were finished before our breakfast had ended. Is dessert for breakfast acceptable? Yea or nay, I tried one just as soon as the brownies were cool enough to cut. This moist, fudge-like brownie has intense flavor that is enhanced by the addition of the chipotle powder. I think the brownies would be perfect with a bit more salt and vanilla, so you might want to double the amounts of each suggested in the recipe below. If you are looking for a slightly different brownie to add to your repertoire, you might want to give this recipe a try. Here is how these brownies are made.