I would still add the shortening. Microwaving the shortening/butter with the chips your looking for a spreadable mixture. So, the way you melt it should not matter. Regarding paraffin it really would depend on what you are making. For example, in candy such as pepermint patty the paraffin is more for looks-and in my view gives the end product a different flavor/texture. The V paraffin gives the outer side a shiney coating. Guess it looks nice. (smile) Lor
-----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Nancy Martin Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:40 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Some suggestions Hi everyone, All this talk about adding things to brownies brings up a question. In the Our Special cookbook there is a recipe for chocolate butterscotch brownies. It is brownie batter topped with a marshmallow layer then topped with butterscotch chips. Here's my dilemma: the recipe says to melt the chips with a tablespoon of shortening and top the cake. This book was compiled prior to microwaves playing such a big role in cooking. Do I still need to use the shortening? Also, what about candy recipes that call for paraffin? I've heard two differing opinions: one says to add the paraffin, another says I don't need it. Which is right? Thanks in advance, Nancy Martin Oklahoma -----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Massey Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 12:23 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Lois' Subject: Re: [CnD] Some suggestions Yep, or junior mints would work too. In fact there's probably a few candies that would work for this, like heath bars. It probably needs to be a thinner candy bar. Now I'm thinking about this with a layer of Hershey's Cookies & Cream white chocolate candy bars in it. Mmmmm. -----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Lois Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 12:18 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Some suggestions How about pepperment paddies? Put half of the brownie mix in a pan then put pepperment paddies on it and then the rest of the brownie mix and then cook it. Lois ----- Original Message ----- From: Nicole Massey To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org ; 'Rhonda Scott' Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Some suggestions I'd think that dried cherries, raisins, or other dried fruit might be an interesting thing to add, too. Chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips might be interesting, and mini-marshmallows might be good too, especially if you put half the mix in the pan put in a layer of them, then the other half of the mix. And let's not forget caramel. -----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Rhonda Scott Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:48 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Some suggestions Hi Allison, I don't have the article you asked for, but have added nuts and chocolate chips to brownie mixes before to make them tastier. I have also mixed in half a cup of peanut butter before. Rhonda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allison Fallin" <afal...@cox.net> To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 8:13 PM Subject: [CnD] Some suggestions Hello, I have a box of brownie mix and want to make the brownies a little more special to take to a church lunch. I remember reading an article somewhere with suggestions for additions to brownies. Does anyone have it? Allison Fallin _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4788 - Release Date: 02/04/12 _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
