A very fancy name for a very simple delicacy. My fellow chocoholics, orange only makes it better! You can stir up the brownies from scratch or take a little help from Chef Duncan. Give these a try the next time you're in charge of dessert or when you're having one of those crazy cravings that only chocolate can satisfy!
Brownies L'Orange a al Grand Marnier Whipped Creme
1 Duncan Hines milk chocolate brownie mix (dark chocolate mix also works)
1/2 C. orange flavored chocolate wafers (the kind you use to melt and make candy)
1 small cool whip
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Grand Marnier or Gran Gala (less expensive and works great)
1 dark chocolate candy bar for garnishing
Directions For Brownies
Mix up brownies according to package directions. Place in 9 x 13" bowl.
Tempering chocolate on the stove is a complicated process that involves constant stirring and thermometers. This way is much easier and works perfectly. Place chocolate in a glass dish, cover and microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted. It should be shiny and smooth just like if it had been done on the stove. Let cool slightly. Drizzle over brownies before baking. Take a knife and rake through batter horizontally and vertically to create a swirl effect.
Bake according to box instructions.
Directions For Whipped Creme
Stir Grand Marnier into cool whip. You can add more or less of the liqueur for your taste. Chill until ready to serve. Cut the dark chocolate candy bar with a sharp knife into thin shavings. Set aside. Brownies may be served warm or room temperature. Place one square on plate. Top with a dollop of whipped creme and sprinkle with chocolate shavings. The moist chewy brownie with the refreshing cool whip and then that oh la la a la zing of orange hits your tongue!
My friend's four year old daughter tried to sneak a little taste of the laced cool whip. And when I caught her she said, "When I grow up I'm gonna have some of that."
I said, "when you grow up I'll make you some."
She said, "What about when I'm 64?" (have no idea where that number came from?)
I said, "honey, when you're 64 you can definitely have some, however I don't know if it'll be me making it for you because when you are 64 I'll be.....anybody have a calculator? Never mind, we don't want to do that math. They come up with the funniest things!
Do you accept some store bought help from Chef Duncan Hines and Queen Betty Crocker in your kitchen?





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