Fall Brownies!

Fall Brownies drizzled with caramel sauce and edible leaves for garnish!

I like close up pictures :)

These were mouthwatering when they were warm and gooey!

The ingredients I used.

This is the pan of boiling water I used to melt the chocolate and butter over.

Melting the chocolate and butter.

Whisking the sugar and egg!

Melting the sugar for the caramel sauce.

The caramel sauce after it was finished. 

The brownies when I took them out of the oven.

The leaves I used for garnish! They really added a touch of autumn to these brownies!

 Technically the season of Fall doesn't start until September 22, but I'm eager for my favorite time of the year, so I baked, "Fall Brownies", ahead of the seasonal schedule. :) When September rolls around, normally everyone comes to the realization that summer has truly come to an end. School kicks back in for everyone, whether you're in elementary, middle, or high school, or even college. All employees are returning from their summer vacations, people start to settle down, the leaves on the trees start to change colors, the air becomes crisper, and the night starts to encroach on us quicker than before. The shifts in color throughout nature, and the change in atmosphere dealing with daily life, inspired me to create a "Fall Brownie." This is partially do to the fact that I associate brownies with autumn, and also that all the components used to make these," Fall Brownies," give off an aura that the season is near! They do this in appearance and taste! I hope you enjoy!

Fall Brownies

 Brownies:

(adapted from the cookbook, How to Bake.)

-2 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, chopped

-1 stick of unsalted butter

-2 eggs

-1 cup of sugar

-1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

-1 cup of peanut butter chips

Caramel Drizzle:

(adapted from the cookbook, Cupcakes.)

-1 1/2 cups sugar 

-1 1/4 cups heavy cream

- 1/4 tsp. of salt

Autumn Leaves:

*used for garnish*

( adapted from the cookbook, Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh My! The Candy Clay recipe.)

- 12 ounces of white chocolate chips

- 1/3 cup light corn syrup

- green sprinkles or yellow food coloring

To make the brownies...

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Bring a pan of water to a boil. Remove from heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the pan of water with the chocolate and butter in it. Stir until butter and chocolate are melted. Remove from heat.

3) In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and the sugar until combined. Fold in the melted chocolate and butter, the flour, and the peanut butter chips. Stir together by hand.

4) Pour batter into a prepared brownie pan ( normally an 8-inch square baking pan), and place in oven for 19- 25 minutes, or until the brownies are puffed.

To make the Caramel drizzle...

1) In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar for about 8 minutes, or until the sugar is melted and is dark golden yellow hue. Stir occasionally.

2) Remove sugar from heat. Pour the heavy cream into the sugar. The sugar will bubble when you perform this step. Mix in the cream and salt with the sugar.

3) Transfer caramel to a heatproof bowl and let it cool until usage.

To make the Autumn Leaves ( using Candy Clay )...

1) Place white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and microwave until melted. Make sure to stop the microwave about every 20-30 seconds and stir white chocolate chips to avoid them burning.

2) Add the corn syrup to the melted chocolate and mix in. 

3) Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and and let it stand at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours.

4) When ready for use, knead the clay until it becomes warmer and easier to handle. Add desired amount of green sprinkles or yellow food coloring to clay. Continue to knead until desired color is evenly spread throughout the clay.

5) Roll out clay with your hands. Use a sharp tipped knife and carve out the shapes of leaves and design them however you like. ( Ex: The leaves I created are shown in the pictures above!)

6) Leaves can be stores in an airtight container.

ENJOY!!!! :D

Me with the caramel sauce!

Me eating the caramel sauce! :D