Halloween giveaway winner; Fudgy Kahlúa Brownies with Browned Butter Icing

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The winner of the Halloween Giveaway, selected through random.org is

 

Halloween Giveaway Winner

 

#3 Edmon:
HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar

 

Congrats, Edmon.
I’ll contact you with the details.

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If you like Kahlúa in your brownies (and I mean *a lot*), then you have to make this recipe.

 

Fudgy Kahlua Brownies

 

I like it even more than these. This one was twice as thick, twice as fudgy, twice as much more Kahlúa and just overall delish!

This can be easily achieved in 4 easy steps *insert sarcasm here*

 

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Be sure to share some and not hog the whole pan to yourself!

;-)

 

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Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake and a Halloween Giveaway

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This Giveaway is now closed!

Thanks to all for participating!

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You must think I’ve gone nuts combining The King with Halloween.

I was pressed for time and the reasons being:

One – - – I had to do a mini site re-design due to a hack that happened on August 21st and has since taken week(!)s to complete. I’m still not quite done re-linking photos with older posts, so pardon my dust…

Two – - – I *needed* to post something edible…and…

Three – - – I wanted to make these mini treat bags using Cricut cartridges I’ve had but didn’t have a chance until now.

 

Elvis Presley's Pound Cake

 

So…….. this hacked blog thing happened when I checked my email that dreaded morning just to see this in my inbox which inadvertently led me to my blog…looking like this on the homepage. Ugh. Totally wrecked my day.

And the weeks to follow.

And, yeah, there were signs… prior to the hack months before…that didn’t feel right but needless to say, I should’ve heeded the warnings.

Silly, silly, me for I knew better.

 

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The first time I made this cake (and yes, that is the official name) was about 6 (?) years ago. As I remember back then, the cake was just slightly undercooked but was wonderful! So buttery…and dense. And so good.

This time however, I was kinda disappointed. It didn’t taste quite the same. Texture, yes…but not as buttery. Brand of unsalted butter used as the cuprit? Maybe. I suppose another bake-off is in order and I’ll report it then.

 

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And last are these treat bags I created using my Cricut along with a couple of Cricut cartridges for the cut-outs.

 

2012 Halloween Giveaway Treat Bags

 

I think they’re all cute but my fave has to be the witch, cobweb (weekly free cuts from Cricut.com) and bats bag. Probably because it has the most *bling* factor. :-)

 

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Each box measures approximately 5″ wide by 4″ tall and enough candy to hold for your trick or treaters. Just don’t put a ton of sweets, though!

;-)

 

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This Howl-o-ween package comes with:

  • 4 orange ready-to-assemble bags *
  • 4 black ready-to-assemble bags *
  • All decorations are glued on, so you don’t have to :-)

* Treats not included

 

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Doesn’t the *pink* creature remind you of Cousin Itt – - – minus the glasses?

 

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How to enter:

  • Just leave a comment letting me know what’s your all-time favorite candy bar
  • You must include an email address or blog link with your comment so I can contact you if you win
  • Open to the contiguous United States only
  • Giveaway ends October 12th at 6pm CST
  • Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on October 13th

Good luck!

 

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Espresso Kahlúa Brownies

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Finally a post.

And it’s fudgy,

has Kahlua and

espresso in it.

What’s not to love?

 

Espresso Kahlua Brownies w/ Espresso Kahlua Glaze

 

It also has an Espresso Kahlua Glaze.

Double love. Oh, yeah!

The original recipe did not call for it nor do I consider it an overkill… especially if one (ahem…moi) overbakes it just a bit and ends up looking like this….

 

Baked Brownie in pan

 

A bit too dry for my taste.

Me no likey.

So a glaze was made.

Glaze good.

 

Brownies with Espresso Kahlua Glaze

 

As Ahnold would say:

“I’ll be back”

 Espresso-Kahlua-Brownies

 

Espresso Kahlúa Glaze

Author: Adapted from Making the World Cuter
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp. Kahlúa
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 – 2 Tbsp. water (I used half & half)
  • 1/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp. instant espresso
Instructions
  1. Whisk all ingredient together in a stand mixer.
  2. Add water to adjust desired consistency.
  3. Spread on cooled brownies.

 

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