During the past two weeks, I went around Central High School giving people samples of different cookies that I made. I asked different people, including multiple Central High students, what they thought about the selected flavors: Caramel Swirl Brownies, Brookies, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blondies. I found out what they did and didn’t like about the cookies to help myself and others who might want to get into baking and better their skills in the kitchen.
Caramel Swirl Brownie Compliments ‘n Critiques
◍ “The caramel brownie was very good and it just melts in your mouth the caramel on top makes it a hundred times better!”- A freshman
◍ “It was good and I liked the caramel a lot but I feel like it needed more sugar” Tai’lynn, A freshman
◍”This brownie is a dream! The caramel tasted like a mix between regular caramel and peanuts and was perfectly balanced. By the way I also loved the chocolate top.”- Sani, A freshman
Brookies Compliments ‘n Critiques
◍ “…I loved how it was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it truly changed my day.”- Chris Fuller
◍ “The brookie was fire Sosa. With ice cream it’s SOO good. “- Chris Fuller
◍”Its really good, but I feel like it needs more chocolate chips.”- A freshman at Central High School
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blondies
◍”I think that it should have a strong flavor profile, like something more caramel or more cinnamon, or nutmeg because as of right now, it just kinda tasted like it didn’t have a strong profile”-Teacher Choi
◍”It smells like Christmas”-A freshman at Central High School
Tips
◍ Before you start mixing, actually check to make sure you have all the ingredients with you
◍ Caramel is very easy to make, but it’s also easy to burn so it needs to be watched over till it’s completely done.
◍With the caramel down below, not all of it is used. It’s recommended that you store it in an airtight container in the fridge since it can last for two weeks.
Caramel Swirl Brownie Recipe:
Part 1, Caramel: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir the sugar and water over low heat until the sugar is dissolved completely.
Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to boiling point. When it starts to boil, stop stirring and instead gently swirl the pan in a circular motion in order to ensure even cooking.
Continue to boil 8-10 minutes later, or until it turns into a deep amber color, then remove it from the heat(watch it carefully!)
Carefully and slowly pour in slightly warm sweetened condensed milk.
Whisk continuously until the caramel is smooth
Put the pan back on low heat and continue to whisk gently for a few minutes to ensure everything is combined and you have your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt along with the vanilla extract. Allow it to slightly cool before pouring into a heatproof jar, store in your fridge (It will thicken as it cools).
Recipe: Caramel Swirl Brownie
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
1(14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Part 2, The Condensed Milk Brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×9 square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on high to cream together sweetened condensed milk, butter, and sugar until thick and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs and mix again.
Add the flour, cocoa powder,and salt and mix again, until no clumps remain.
Transfer batter to the prepared lined pan and pour chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 45 minutes and allow to cool completely before slicing and removing the parchment paper, then sprinkle a pinch of salt on top.
Place the brownies into the freezer until firm, once it is firm, then pour the now thickened caramel sauce over the brownie ensuring it is spread evenly and place it back into the freezer to cool until it’s firm.
Grab 1 large glass bowl and 1 small glass bowl, place the smaller bowl into the larger one and fill the large bowl with hot water till the sides are filled.
Place the chocolate chips in the smaller bowl and allow it to melt, stirring every 30 seconds. Once the chocolate melts, pour over the caramel layer and allow it to cool in the fridge until hardened.
Recipe: Condensed Milk Brownies
14 ounces (1 small can)sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips(semi-sweet)
A pinch of sea salt on top
1 cup of chocolate chips
