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December 12, 2011 5 Comments

Cointreau Walnut Brownies flavored with Orange Liqueur

Now that the holidays are finally here, I find people in New York City to be a lot nicer.  california 185

The cashier at my cafeteria tells me, more often, to enjoy my lunch.  A total stranger getting the same meal as I tells me to enjoy my lunch.  The doorman at my work seems more cheery and greets me with a smile every single morning.  People in general seem happier, more cheerful, and rather calm.  Yes, I take notice of these things.  california 187
After 11 months, the pace seems slower here in New York City.  People slow down to take note of the Christmas lights on the trees and enjoy those Christmas carols playing, somewhere.  The spirit of Christmas can be felt throughout this beautiful city.  
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Furthermore, chivalrous behavior seems to be at an all time high.  For these reasons and so many more, Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year.  Everything from the lights to the spirit of the people to planning the Christmas menu to getting together with family to cook & bake, and the joy of giving.  That is what Christmas is all about to me.  california 200
I baked these delicious brownies for my sister and brother-in-law during Thanksgiving and it was over within hours.california 215
So this holiday season, bake these delicious Cointreau flavored Walnut Brownies for your loved ones. california 213

NUTRITION:
These brownies contain bittersweet chocolate chips which contain Antioxidants.  In addition, walnuts are an excellent source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids.



MODIFICATIONS I MADE:

  • This recipe was mostly inspired by this recipe.
  • I added Cointreau Liqueur and orange zest.


APPROXIMATE NUTRITION PER SERVING
(yields 16 squares)

  • Calories: 222 cals
  • Fat: 15.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g
  • Fiber: 1 g


COINTREAU WALNUT BROWNIES WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR
(mostly adapted by this recipe)
~ yields 16 squares @ 350 degrees using a 8″ x 8″ baking tray
~ fat and calories were not reduced in this recipe.


INGREDIENTS:

  • Unsalted Butter – 6 tbsp
  • Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Chips – 1 cup (or 8 ounces)
  • Sugar – 3/4 cup
  • Cointreau Liqueur – 2 tbsp  (you can also use Grand Marnier Liqueur)
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp
  • Eggs – 2 large (1 at a time)
  • All Purpose White Flour – 1/4 cup
  • Orange Zest – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
  • Walnuts – 1 cup (dry roasted & roughly chopped)


    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Grease the baking tray.california 003

    2. Start by dry roasting the walnuts.  Once you smell the aroma of the walnuts, remove them from the heat.  Once cool, roughly chop the walnuts.california 006
    3. Preheat the oven.blondies 073
    4. In another pot on medium heat, heat the butter and chocolate chips.  Allow the butter and chocolate to melt together until smooth.california 013
    5. This is what you should have.  california 016
    6. Add the sugar.  Stir well to avoid graininess.   california 018
    7. Add the Cointreau Liqueur.  Stir.california 019
    8. Now add the eggs one at a time, stirring in between, followed by the vanilla extract.  Stir really well. california 025
    9. Add the white flour and stir until all the flour is well incorporated, do not overmix.california 026
    10. Add the orange zest. california 028
    11. Now add the roasted & chopped walnuts.california 030
    12. Add the batter to the baking tray.california 031
    13. Into the oven for 30 minutes exactly, but this depends on your oven, so check after 25.california 032
    14. This is what you should have.  Cut into 16 squares.  california 034


    OVERALL RATING: 5 / 5california 216
    These brownies were quite amazing and I loved the orange flavor in them.  My inspiration for these brownies came from The Melting Pot – the fondue restaurant.  There is a liquid chocolate fondue dessert item which consists of Grand Marnier, and so I thought of adding some orange liqueur to my brownies.  The brownies weren’t overly sweet since they were made with dark chocolate, my personal preference, of course you can also use semisweet, but you may end up with slightly sweeter brownies.  Overall, moist, dense, fudgy, and delicious! 

    What do you think?


    TELL ME: Is it just me, or are you happier around the holidays?  Do you feel the spirit of Christmas where you live?


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    1. Hannah says

      December 12, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      Ooo looks so yummy!! Those are nice and dense like the real deal. Betty Crocker has nothing on this! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Lola says

      December 12, 2011 at 10:22 pm

      These look SO good!

      Reply
    3. Parita @ myinnershakti says

      December 13, 2011 at 2:19 am

      Just say the word brownie and it's game over for me! YUM!

      Reply
    4. honeywhatscooking says

      December 13, 2011 at 4:57 am

      @Hannah – haha, I hope so. They taste yummy.
      @Lola, @Parita – thanks. these brownies are really moist and tasty.

      Reply
    5. Christina says

      December 14, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      Not only do I love brownies (of course) but I love walnuts, so these look completely delicious!

      Reply

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