Why do I say that?
Oh, Wait!! Before I answer I have a question.
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Where have I been the last few years?
Evidently living under a rock somewhere.
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Why?
Because these treats have been making the rounds for a while and I just discovered them last Tuesday.
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Yeah, last Tuesday!!
What are they….
- Symphony Brownies!
Original Question Answered!!
Oh My!! But these are GOOD!! If you haven’t had them yet, and I may be the LAST one to eat one, you need to – NOW!
The process is easy. Make brownies. You can use a package mix or your own recipe. Pour half of the batter into the pan. Top with Symphony Almond/brittle candy bar(s).
Cover with remainder of the batter. Bake as you would according to your brownie recipe. See! Simple!! The only question is what brownie recipe to use.
I wanted to try a new brownie recipe so I used Alton Brown’s
Plain Ole Brownies
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* Soft butter, for greasing the pan
* Flour, for dusting the buttered pan
* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup sugar, sifted
* 1 cup brown sugar, sifted
* 8 ounces melted butter
* 1 1/3 cups cocoa, sifted
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2/3 cup flour, sifted
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan. {I used parchement paper to make them easy to remove from pan.}
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to 1/3 and add both sugars.
Add butterand dry ingredients 3 alternating doses beginning with wet, ending with dry.
Pour batter into the 8-inch square pan and bake for 55- 60 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it’s done, remove to a rack to cool.
Resist the temptation to cut into it until it’s mostly cool
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{Recipe from I’m Just Here for More Food: Baking}.
Alton’s brownies are probably the best brownies I have ever made. Chewy! Fudgy! Delicious!
And with the added treat in the middle.
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SCRUMPTIOUS!
July 14, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Now the only question that remains is…. What are Symphony bars? 😉
July 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Symphony bars are a rich chocolate candy bar.
July 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Those look ah-maaaaaa-zing! Yum! And dangerous (for me)…how would I keep from eating the whole pan?!
July 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Don’t worry, Margaret, you aren’t the last one! I’d never heard of these either until I read your post. They sound very rich, so they’d be right up Shane’s alley!
July 14, 2011 at 6:48 PM
I’ve been right there with you under that rock. These look awesome!
July 18, 2011 at 12:43 AM
I’ve heard about these but haven’t tried them or AB’s brownie recipe. If only my husband wouldn’t think I was totally insane if I had to run to the store RIGHT NOW for symphony bars! Next trip for sure! 🙂