Almond Joy Brownies

I entered these in the Pillsbury Bakeoff but was not chosen as a finalist but everyone that tries them says they should win!!! Kristie

Make your favorite brownies for a
13 x 9 pan. I love Pillsbury Milk Chocolate which I add 1 c. chocolate chipsto. Cool them completely and then top with frostings below.

2nd layer
1 can of fluffy white frosting
(Heat in microwave for 10-15 sec.)
Stir in:
2 c. coconut
1 teas. coconut extract

and spread onto cooled brownies

Top with:
About 60 Whole almonds (I put 2 on
each piece. I usually cut them 4 by 7)

3rd layer
1 can of your favorite chocolate
frosting. I like Betty Crocker Fluffy Chocolate
Melt in the microwave about 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and spread on top of coconut layer. Refrigerate until set.

These are very rich. Instead of the chocolate frosting you can melt 1 c. chocolate chips with 1 teas.shortening. Drizzle on top of the coconut layer.

Blackberry Muffins

Preheat oven to 375.

Topping:

½ c. sugar
3 TBS. flour
Grated zest of ½ lemon
2 TBS. unsalted butter, melted
Stir together until mixture is crumbly then add the pecans.
1/3 c. finely chopped pecans (optional)

For the Muffins:
Combine:
2 c. flour
¾ c. sugar
2 teas. baking powder
½ teas. baking soda
½ teas. ground cinnamon
Grated zest of ½ lemon
¼ teas. salt

In a separate bowl combine:
1 egg, beaten
1 c. buttermilk (can use 1 TBS. lemon juice to make it)
5 TBS. unsalted butter, melted

Mix until slightly moistened and carefully stir in:
2 c. fresh blackberries

Fill muffin cups a bit over the rim and top with the topping dividing in evenly. Bake 25-30 min. until golden.

Great served with Maple Butter:
Whip together-
1 stick of butter
3 TBS. maple syrup

Chef's Note: This makes 12 standard muffins but there is enough batter to make a mini coffee cake:)