Chipster Topped Brownies

Monday, July 13, 2009

Now that the kitchen is up and running, I can finally make something off my top ten list.

Note: The kitchen is not 100% done, but the stove and sink are hooked up and that’s good enough for me!! And yes, I will post pictures of the kitchen soon, but I’m just too busy enjoying being able to use it at this point.

I’ve seen variations of this recipe float around the Internet for a while now. You really can’t go wrong with a brownie topped with a cookie bar. I much prefer to call them “Brookies” – it’s much easier to say than “Chipster Topped Brownies”!

When the TWD group made these, for some reason, Engineer Baker’s version just caught my eye. Maybe it was the pecans. I decided to take her advice on the ratio of brownie to cookie by making 1/4 of the brownie batter and 1/2 of the cookie batter. I also included walnuts in the brownie batter. I baked them in a 8×8 pan for 40 minutes. For the complete recipe, check out Beth’s blog (she chose this recipe for the TWD group).

Bars and Brownies, Dessert

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20 Responses to “Daring Bakers take on the Yule Log”

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Beth G. — December 22, 2007 at 7:58 pm

Looks great!! I love the history info too 🙂 Congrats you did an awesome job!
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Gigi — December 22, 2007 at 8:28 pm

Love the history info and your buttercream looks so silky. Nicely done!
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MrsPresley — December 23, 2007 at 12:18 am

good job! rolls like the yule log and the pumpkin roll really aren’t too hard to make, but they’re great to bring to get togethers b/c everyone loves them 🙂
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Claire — December 23, 2007 at 2:26 am

Congrats on your first “real” yule log. I wasn’t crazy about the buttercream either, though I did like the coffee flavor!
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marias23 — December 23, 2007 at 2:27 am

Yum! Very nice, creamy-looking buttercream. Looks delish! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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SMJ — December 23, 2007 at 3:04 am

I went for raspberry inside too – and agree that chocolate frosting would be tastier. Good job!
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Lis — December 23, 2007 at 3:59 am

You did an awesome job, Jen!

Your log turned out so pretty – as did the mushrooms!

Way to go!

xoxo
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Hilda — December 23, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Your log looks wonderful, so silky creamy. Happy Holidays!
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~Amber~ — December 23, 2007 at 4:19 pm

Your log looks awesome. Congratulations on completing the challenge.
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Meryl — December 24, 2007 at 2:58 am

Very pretty! I thought this one was harder than the “Buche” I made in French class too.
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Lunch Buckets — December 24, 2007 at 5:35 am

I love your texturing – nice log!
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Peabody — December 24, 2007 at 9:24 am

Job well done. I made it with chocolate buttercream and I think it would have gone lovely with raspberry.
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Cheryl — December 24, 2007 at 6:39 pm

I love the idea of the raspberry filling with the coffee buttercream. That must have tasted incredible.
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Dolores — December 26, 2007 at 6:01 am

As worldly as I thought I was at the time, I never could have attempted anything this complex in high school. You did a great job with your… it looks luscious!

I hope you had a joyous holiday, and that 2008 brings you health and happiness, laughter and love.
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Julius — December 26, 2007 at 7:04 am

Great bûche de Noël and I loved reading your post.

Happy Holidays!

Julius from Occasional Baker
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Tartelette — December 27, 2007 at 6:11 pm

You aced this challenge like a pro! It looks gorgeous!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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Deborah — December 28, 2007 at 1:04 am

Your filling looks and sounds delicious! I went with chocolate for the outside, and loved it. Great job!
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Rosa's Yummy Yums — December 28, 2007 at 3:39 pm

A very pretty log! Well done!

Cheers,

Rosa
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Jen Yu — December 31, 2007 at 1:23 am

Nice work there. I love the combination of raspberry and chocolate – mmmm! Congrats on your challenge and happy new year 🙂

jen at use real butter
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Quellia — January 5, 2008 at 3:43 am

Oooh I love the idea of the raspberry in the log!