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Because sometimes a holiday morning calls for brownies
Labour Day mornings hit different when you don’t have to set an alarm. I rolled into the kitchen today and decided it was a brownie kind of day. Not the boxed kind either, like full on fudgy brownies with a homemade chocolate frosting. The kind that makes your whole kitchen smell like a hug.
Everything came together quick, and I have to admit, I had a tiny moment of regret not lining the pan with parchment paper. Would’ve made life easier when it came time to flip. Instead, I did this balancing act: loosened the edges, placed the cooling rack on top, and did a flip that felt way more dramatic than it needed to be. Somehow it worked. Brownies: 1, Dade: 1.
i forgot to soften my butter so I melted it in the microwave, even used two extra large eggs
The frosting though… that’s where I laughed at myself. I went all in. Piled it on while they were still cooling and instantly realized that yeah, that’s a lot of frosting. Maybe even too much frosting (is that even possible?). If I had waited to frost while they were on the rack, maybe it would’ve spread out and dripped off the excess instead of pooling on the plate. But listen, messy frosting still tastes like frosting, and nobody’s mad about it.
Wish I frosted, while it was on the cooling rack
Everything was made with whole ingredients, except the store-bought icing sugar. Probably has some anti-caking agents in there, but it did the job. And honestly? These brownies turned out fudgy, rich, and perfect for a long weekend treat. Quick, easy, homemade, and exactly the vibe I wanted for a day off.
If you’re celebrating Labour Day, I hope it’s filled with something cozy, something chocolatey, and maybe a little messy in the best way.
Until next time,
Dade
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