Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies

I can't wait for baking season!  So I'm off to an early start!!!

3/4 c flour
1 c sugar
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c bittersweet chocolate chunks, divided
1/3 c milk
6 T butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c chopped walnuts, divided
Cooking spray

1.  Preheat oven to 350

2.  Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder in a large bowl.

3.  Combine 1/2 cup chocolate and milk in a microwave safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds.

4.  Stir in butter, vanilla, and eggs.

5.  Add milk mixture, 1/2 cup chocolate and 1/4 cup nuts to flour mixture; stir to combine.

6.  Pour batter into a 9-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.

7.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts.

8.  Bake at 350 for 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging.

9.  Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Need a new after-school-snack to start off the new school year?  They'll come running through the door when they smell these!!!!

1 1/4 c flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c creamy peanut butter
1/4 c butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 T milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 - 4 Peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt stirring well with a whisk.
Combine peanut butter, butter, milk, vanilla, and eggs.  Stir well.
Combine peanut butter mixture to flour mixture.  Add chocolate chips and stir well.
Scrape batter into 9 inch square baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
Arrange peanut butter cups over batter.
Bake @ 350 for 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging.
Cool in pan on wire rack.

Berry Smoothie

Great after school snack for the kids (they can even make it themselves!) Or a quick breakfast for those "on-the-go-always-running-too-late-for-breakfast teens!

1 C Strawberry Kiwi flavor Nestle Juicy Juice
1 Packet of Strawberry Carnation Instant Breakfast drink
1/2 to 1 C frozen berries
1/2 C ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender; cover.  Blend until smooth.