4th Of July Chocolate Explosion

Sooooooooo....... I know its been a while since I've posted anything on my blog but I've been a little busy the past few months. But the good news is I'M BACKKKKK!!!!! I'll be here all summer long with new culinary post for you to view, try and make your own. Since I've been gone for so long I've decided to treat you to not one but two wonderful and easy to make recipes this week. Over this past fourth of July weekend I was invited to a few BBQ's.  I don't like to show up anyplace empty handed but also don't really want to go through the hassle of having to really cook something so bringing a dessert is always a good go to option for me when bringing something to a get together.  Dessert is easy and quick to make and people will always be happy to have dessert so its a win win. So today I'll be sharing with you two simple and easy to make chocolate desserts that I always get compliments on whenever I make them. And the best thing about these two desserts is once you get the basics down you can customize them to your liking by adding different add ins and toppings. So I hope you give these a try!!!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies & Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1box of Betty Crocker Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

Directions:

Heat oven to 325 degrees.  In a medium bowl mix brownie mix, water, oil, and egg until well blended.  Spray a 11x7 glass baking dish with cooking spray.  Pour brownie mix into baking pan.  Cover brownie mix with rounded tsps. of cookie dough spacing approximately 1 inch apart.  Place brownie in oven and cook for 36-39 min or until an interested toothpick comes out clean.

Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate cake mix
• 1 box instant sugar free chocolate pudding
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of chocolate milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and lightly flour fluted tube(bundt) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, mix cake mix, chocolate milk, butter, eggs, and dry pudding mix  until well blended ( note the batter will be very thick). Bake for 45- 49 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Let the cake cool for about 10 mins then turn upside down onto a cake plate and remove pan. Continue to let cool for about 1 hr.  While cake is cooling, in a small saucepan, heat 1/2 half and half on low flame for 1- 2 mins add chocolate chips and stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Drizzle over cake and let cool for 20-25 min in fridge and serve.

Hope You Enjoy and Keep SIMPLY COOKING!!!