Chocolate brownie
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In American cooking, a chocolate brownie, also known as a brownie or a Boston brownie, is a small, rich, chocolate cake, similar to a cookie, named after its rich brown color. It is sometimes covered with fudge and may contain nuts, chips (chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, etc.). The first known mention of a brownie is believed to be in the 1897 Sears and Roebuck catalog. Brownies often have an icing, either chocolate icing or an icing sugar based icing flavored with either vanilla or mint extract.
The brownie was invented by the chef at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago during the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Bertha Palmer requested a dessert to put in box lunches for ladies that would not get their hands dirty. There are many different recipes for brownies, and simple versions often serve as an introduction to baking. Brownie mix is available at local supermarkets or grocery stores.
Brownies are often served hot with ice cream (it is then commonly referred to as a brownie ) and sometimes whipped cream, especially as desserts in restaurants. The popularity of the all-American brownie has grown, and they can now be found in many bakeries in Europe. Brownies are also sold in some restaurants in Japan as a novelty, usually in themed restaurants.
Blondies are brownies made without cocoa, and with brown sugar; they may contain white chocolate, chips, or nuts.
See also
- Alice B. Toklas brownie (with cannabis; also known as pot brownie, special brownie, magic brownie, Alice B. Tokin' brownie, bud brownie, etc.)
External links
- [Palmer House Brownie recipe] With information about its origin
- [Dolcielo] Gourmet fruit and liqueur Brownies
- [Great Brownies] Get chocolate or blonde. Homemade with love.
- [Brownie recipe] With lots of pictures and step-by-step instructions
- [Cooking For Engineers: Dark Chocolate Brownies]
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