Treadmill Worthy Brownies

Treadmill Worthy Brownies Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
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Categories: Cakes, Chocolate, Other Desserts, Quick & Easy
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Ingredients

1 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
10 Tbsp cocoa
1 c shortening or 1 stick margarine & 1/2 cup shortening
4 lg eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 c nuts, chopped ( pecans or walnuts)
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sugarshack
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Gail's Notes:

I got this recipe from a Southern Living cookbook when I was a teenager. It was called "Virginia Brownies" and is super easy to make. When I changed the frosting and made it out of powdered sugar my co-workers dubbed them "Treadmill Worthy Brownies."


(See Janet's Test Kitchen Version of Recipe)
Comments from the Test Kitchen: Kitchen Crew

These brownies have some seriously good chocolate flavor. Definitely worth a spin on the treadmill!

 

Directions

1
Combine ALL ingredients: Stir until smooth. (Batter will be stiff) Spread dough into a greased 9x 13 in. pan Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Note: 2 cups of sugar is for the brownie batter. The fudge frosting recipe below has 1 cup of sugar as well.
2
Fudge Frosting:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa
1/4 cup Milk
1 1/2 Tbs Butter
Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Stir constantly and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Beat until mixture JUST starts to thicken. Pour over brownies while still warm. This is like a thin layer of fudge.
3
Treadmill Worthy Brownies:
Bake brownies as above and top with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: (instead of the Fudge Frosting)
1 Box Powdered Sugar or 3 1/2 cups
4 tbsp Cocoa
1 stick Butter or margarine (softened)
3-4 Tablespoons Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
4
In a large bowl with mixer on low speed Combine powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 1-2 minutes until creamy.
Spread on brownies.
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debbie110772
Debbie wright debbie110772
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 3, 2011
I have these in the oven right now..i will post a pic later =)
csgal
Teresa Rotering csgal
 
 
 
 
Apr 3, 2011
Next time, I will add the other cup of sugar needed! oops! No matter, because 1/2 is gone; Peanut Butter & Ice Cream make it very delectable!
sugarshack
Apr 3, 2011
Thanks for trying my recipe.
debbie110772
Debbie wright debbie110772
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 4, 2011
They were good...i did the fudge icing. If you dont put the frosting you might need the extra sugar like teresa said..they are super moist and yummy...we did serve it with vanilla ice cream...yummmmm..I have pics i will post later!!
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I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
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debbie110772
Debbie wright debbie110772
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 4, 2011
I posted several pics..feel free to use one if you would like!!
sugarshack
Apr 4, 2011
Debbie, your pictures look so delicious I can almost smell & taste them! I would very much like to use one if I can figure out how to post it. It's been a long time since I've made these brownies but something tells me it won't be much longer! Thanks again. Gail
debbie110772
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Apr 4, 2011
I think if you click on the pic you want it will give you the option

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