This isn't exactly a holiday recipe, but no one complains when I make it for any occasion!
FUDGY BROWNIES
Important: DO NOT BEAT! Beating introduces air into the batter, and makes the brownies dry, not fudgy.
4 eggs
2 C. sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
2/3 C. softened butter
5 Tbsp Cocoa – HEAPING
1-1/2 C. flour
2 C. chopped nuts (Pecans, walnuts, or hickory nuts taste best)
Stir eggs with spoon. Stir in sugar, salt & vanilla, then stir in butter and chocolate, and finally stir in the flour and walnuts.
Bake at 325°F for 30-35 minutes in a 9x13 pan. (Or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.)
You forgot the Mary Jane and Hashish....
:-)
1 Can jellied
2 Cans whole (cranberries, folks)
1 Cup chopped pecans/walnuts (which you have spread on a paper plate and cooked on the micro for about 1 min .. until they are crispish, but DO NOT BURN (ask me how I know)
1-2 peeled, chunked fresh oranges
BIG dollup of cinnamon to taste -- I use about 2-3 tsps.
Into the food processor, place the cranberries, chunked fresh peeled oranges
Pulse repeatedly and remove the orange membranes as they appear
Don't make it soupy -- keep rather a dense mixture
Pour this wonderful glop into a bowl and stir in the nuts and cinnamon
Pour into your serving bowl and refrigerate .. even better made a couple of days before so the flavors dance intimately each other.
Enjoy!