THE PALMER HOUSE BROWNIE

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This recipe goes way back, like 1898 back, when the brownie was first recorded into existence at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. Don't rely on the traditional stick test for doneness in this recipe; the brownies will continue to be gooey even after baking. For easier cutting, place glazed brownies in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours.

Provided by Smart Cookie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound butter
4 (3.5 ounce bars) semisweet chocolate
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
8 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ (8 ounce) packages crushed walnuts
1 cup water
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar and flour in a medium bowl.
  • Add chocolate mixture to sugar mixture and mix well, about 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle walnuts on top, pressing down slightly into the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to crisp and brownies rise about 1/4 inch, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Mix water, apricot preserves, and unflavored gelatin in a saucepan to make the glaze. Mix thoroughly and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove brownies from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes before spreading a thin layer of the glaze on top with a pastry brush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 207.7 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

Ebikewluye Brenda
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Brownies are my favorite dessert! I'll definitely be trying this recipe.


Raven Ndlovukazi
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I've never had a Palmer House brownie before. What makes them so special?


Muiz Kareem
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these brownies might be worth trying.


Vera Doo
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These brownies look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Munesh Kumar
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I followed the recipe exactly but my brownies turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


subtain sibi
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These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Eugene Coleman
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I was a bit skeptical about these brownies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were so moist and flavorful.


zonic2
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These brownies were the best I've ever had! I loved the combination of the chocolate and nuts.


Smittie39
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I've made these brownies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Embati Dennis
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These brownies were absolutely delicious! They were fudgy and rich, with a perfect crispy crust. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.