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10 Classic American Desserts on The Daily Meal

Friday, February 1, 2013 at 09:02 AM - Posted by Megan - (0) comments

They say “as American as apple pie” for a reason. Our sweets-loving nation has become renowned for many iconic, notable desserts—from regional specialties to tried-and-true classics. Many of which are at the heart of our country’s food culture. After all, what would birthdays be without cake? Holidays without pie? Summers without ice cream?

To help celebrate our love affair with classic indulgences, The Daily Meal asked me to round up a collection of timeless and oh-so beloved American desserts. Did your favorite nostalgic treat make the list? Get sweet on the full article (complete with a mouthwatering picture slideshow and recipe links) here.

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Irish Cream Brownies

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 03:03 PM - Posted by Megan - (2) comments

This March 17th, you won’t need the luck o’ the Irish to find a perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipe. Get the shenanigans started with easy-to-bake, homemade chocolate brownies spiked with luscious Irish Cream. These flavorful, fudgy treats are surprisingly light, so you can indulge and still have room for all that green beer. Cheers!

Irish Cream Brownies (makes approx. 16 brownies)
Recipe from Cooking Light

1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup egg substitute

1/4 cup Irish Cream (Baileys or Carolans)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Place the chocolate chips and the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until the chocolate chips and butter melt, stirring every 30 seconds. Cool slightly. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients (through vanilla extract), stirring well with a whisk. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring every 30 seconds. Fold in the flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spread batter in a thin layer into a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Note: For truly fudgy treats, be sure to cook the brownies until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. If you wait until the pick is clean, the brownies will be overcooked. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

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