When the VegNews Recipe Club newsletter arrived in my inbox the other night, I knew I was in trouble: Chunky monkey brownies. Need I say more?
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The recipe is fast and easy. I didn’t have the banana chips called for but the brownies were still pretty damn good. I also substituted pecans for cashews. I think it worked. With hubby looming about, it was difficult to save enough for photos the next day. That’s what happens when you go baking late at night and there’s no sun.
I would most definitely make these again, though I’d probably reduce the sugar next time around. These brownies are super sweet. The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar – I’d probably try a 1/2 cup next time. My husband thought they were just fine as is so I’d say it really depends on how sweet you like it. The texture of the brownie is perfect – moist and chewy. Fairly dense. Based on the yummy crisp edges from the outskirts of the pan, I’d say you could use the same recipe and turn them into fantastic cookies by baking them until they’re crisper.
I plan on testing that theory very soon.
I used a 9-inch square pan, as directed. The brownies don’t rise that much so they came out thinner than I expected. Given how rich, chocolaty and sweet they are, this is probably a good thing.
You can find the chunky monkey brownie recipe at VegNews here.
Gosh they look incredibly tasty!
HOLY YUM.
It is taking all of my willpower to not go and look at that recipe right now….
STUNNING!
oh goodness….
I just love the name “Chunky Monkey” – I mean, how fun is that to say? Probably not as fun as it would be to eat, but you know what I mean!
These look so rich and dense! I’m definitely going to give this a try the soonest :)
These are calling my name all the way from over the ocean. Amazing and mouthwatering picture! I might sign up for that newsletter.
I was just thinking of brownies last night. These look divine!
Oh my gosh, these look insanely good!
oh these brownies look so good. Your photos are good even though they re taken at night. I plan on trying these and in cookies too. I ll give you feedback :)
Those look crazy good! YUMMMMM!
Oh man, I’m not sure how much longer I can let that recipe sit in my inbox after seeing your results!!
We’re definitely on some kind of strange baking wavelength because I’ve been baking blondies and brownies all weekend, and plan to blog some of it soon. However, I just checked out the recipe for these chunky monkey’s, and I have to try them! They look delicious, and naturally, due to your lovely photography, beautiful!
The Brownies look fantastic! I HAVE to check out VegNews now :)
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If I kept desserts like that in the house more often, I’d be a chunky monkey too! Banana chips in brownies sound like a tasty idea.
Oh these look super delicious (as per your usual delicious-looking treats)! When I saw those in the newsletter, I was like “Oh yeah..gotta make those!!”
hello fellow daring baker!
this picture of chunky monkey brownies looks so delicious, in fact your picture really makes me want to make some of these!
happy baking!
-kate