The dessert requested most often in my house is, and always has been, brownies. It must be genetic programming. When I was young, I remember my brother and sisters and I loving brownies the best of all desserts, as well. Pie was a close second, and may even be tied now, for me. I mean, I can't leave a container of cocoa powder sitting out on the counter, lest I incite a chorus of
"oooooh, are you making brownies today!?" inquiries.
Coming in a close second for my oldest child is shortbread. Pretty much, if he's not craving brownies, he's craving shortbread. Good thing he swims those calories off in a matter of moments.
Aaaaah, to have the metabolism of a high school athlete again...
A few weeks ago, when trying to come up with a "new" brownie variation, I stumbled upon a recipe that combined both brownies and shortbread. Search complete.
