Mocha Pecan Mud Pie

November 5, 2005

1 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (12 cookies)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 pint coffee ice cream, softened
1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
10 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped
Stir together cookie crumbs and butter. Press into [...]

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Chocolate Marble Truffles

November 5, 2005

3 (4-ounce) semisweet chocolate bars, broken into pieces.
3 (4-ounce) white chocolate bars, broken into pieces.
1/2 cup whipping cream, divided
6 tablespoons butter, cut up, divided
4 tablespoons almond liqueur, divided
1 (16-ounce) bag of cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies crumbs
Microwave semisweet chocolate pieces and 1/4 cup whipping cream in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl [...]

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Chocolate Mint Snowballs

November 5, 2005

1 (18-ounce) package cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 (12.5-ounce) package chocolate-covered creamy mints
2 (12-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate morsels
1 tablespoon shortening
Pulse half of cookies in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until crumb consistency. Add remaining cookies to crumbs in food processor, and pulse until [...]

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Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cookies

November 4, 2005

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
6 (2-ounce) packages chocolate-caramel cookie bars, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
2 [...]

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Candy Shop Pizza Cookies

November 4, 2005

10 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
1 cup white chocolate morsels, divided
1/2 cup [...]

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Double Fudge Pie

September 27, 2005

Pie Shell:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, chilled
3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, chilled
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Pie Filling:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
1. Shell: [...]

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Marble Fudge Cake

September 27, 2005

Marble Fudge Cake:
1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
21/4 cups all-purpose flour
21/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, at room temperature
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
11/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon strong black coffee OR: water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Simple Fudge Tarts

September 27, 2005

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 of an 18-ounce roll refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
1. Lightly coat twenty-four 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper or foil bake cups; set aside.
2. For tart shells, cut cookie dough into 6 equal pieces. Cut each piece into [...]

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Easy Chocolate Frosting

September 27, 2005

3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
BEAT 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk until smooth.

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Spirited Chocolates

September 27, 2005

2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine,softened
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp Kirsch or Chambord
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 pk (12 oz each) Semisweet chocolate morsels
Directions
Combine butter and liqueur; blend well. Stir in enough powdered sugar
to make mixture the consistency of craft dough, kneading as
necessary. Shape mixture into 4 dozen balls. Chill.
Place chocolate in top [...]

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Irish Cream Chocolates

September 27, 2005

12 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Irish cream liqueur, such as Bailye’s
1/4 c Whipping cream
2 c Pecan pieces
Directions
Conventional method: Stirring constantly, heat chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in a double boiler over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax [...]

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Double Chocolate Brownies

September 27, 2005

5 oz semi sweet chocolate, melted
1/2 c butter, melted
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 oz white chocolate, cut 1/2 in pieces
1/2 c chopped pecans
toppings
1 oz white chocolate, melted
1 oz semi sweet chocolate melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 or 9 inch [...]

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White Chocolate and Almond Brownies

September 27, 2005

12 oz White chocolate
- broken into pieces
1 c Unsalted butter
3 Eggs
3/4 c Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 c Slivered almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 325~. Grease and flour 9″ square pan. Melt chocolate and butter in large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly (do not be concerned if the white chcolate separates). Remove from heat when chocolate is just [...]

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Caramel Chocolate Brownies

September 27, 2005

8 oz Walnut pieces
1 Stick butter — softened-4oz
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla extract
3 Squares unsweet. chocolate
Melted (1 oz each)
2/3 c Flour plus
1/4 c Flour
12 1/4 oz Jar caramel topping
12 oz Semisweet chocolate chips –
About 2 cups
1/4 c Heavy cream
1/2 c Flaked coconut
Directions
Coarsely chop walnuts. Measure out 1 cup and set aside. Finely chop remaining [...]

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Chocolate Brownies with Praline Topping

September 27, 2005

Praline Topping
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped pecans
Brownies
1 (21-1/2 oz) package Pillsbury fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
Directions
Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom only of 13×9×2-inch baking pan. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low [...]

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Chocolate Corn Flakes

September 27, 2005

4 cups corn flakes
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered
Directions
Pour the corn flakes into a large mixing bowl, then pour about half of the bittersweet chocolate over them. Using a rubber spatula, mix until they are coated evenly. The chocolate will immediately begin to set. Once the chocolate has set, repeat with the remaining chocolate to give [...]

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Chocolate Macadamia Nuts

September 27, 2005

3 1/2 cups whole macadamia nuts
3/4 cup corn syrup
21 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, optional
1 3/4 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add the corn syrup and stir until evenly coated. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast [...]

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Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies with Milk Chocolate Frosting

September 27, 2005

Brownies:
1 stick unsalted butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs
3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Italian hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup skinless hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Milk chocolate frosting, recipe follows
White chocolate whipped cream, for garnish, recipe follows
Polka dot triangle, for garnish, recipe follows
Assembly:
Hersheys chocolate sauce in squeeze bottles
Toasted [...]

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Glazed Brownies

September 27, 2005

Brownies:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
10 ounces finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate
2 ounces finely chopped unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), plus for buttering the paper
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze:
6 ounces finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
Position a rack in the middle of the oven [...]

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Chocolate Peanut-Butter Layer Brownies

September 27, 2005

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped fine, or 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour a 9-inch square [...]

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Marbled Brownies

September 27, 2005

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
3 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate
3 ounces finely chopped unsweetened chocolate
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Marble:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Position a rack in the middle [...]

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Macaroon Brownies

September 27, 2005

Macaroon Topping
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg white
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup flaked coconut
Brownies
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 egg whites
1 (2 1/2-ounce) jar baby-food prunes
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds
Chocolate Drizzle
1 [...]

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Caramel-Cashew Brownies

September 27, 2005

Brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces plus extra for greasing
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cake flour, sifted
3/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chunks
Carmel-Cashew Topping:
1/4 cup cream
Approximately 40 store bought caramels
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup raw cashews
Recipe [...]

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Double Chocolate Mocha Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon instant-espresso powder or instant-coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inches of foil [...]

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Raspberry Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raspberry preserves
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, optional
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan [...]

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Rocky-Road Brownies

September 27, 2005

6 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
11/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup caramel or chocolate sauce, store bought
Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
In [...]

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Triple-Chocolate Fudge Brownies

September 27, 2005

3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
In a heavy [...]

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Brownies with Coffee Glaze

September 27, 2005

5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup finely ground espresso beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Glaze:
1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to [...]

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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

September 27, 2005

2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown
3 large eggs
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
7/8 cup all-purpose flour
Recipe Directions
In a bowl cream together 1/2 stick of the butter, the peanut butter, and the brown sugar. Beat in [...]

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Chocolate Fudge Brownie Extravaganza

September 27, 2005

1 package fudge brownie mix
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
1 cup toasted pecans pieces
1 cup toffee bits
4 eggs, or 1 cup egg substitute (recommended: Egg Beaters)
2 cans condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 quart heavy whipping cream
1 quart half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
Recipe Directions
Prepare brownie mix according to [...]

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Fudge-Topped Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon flour, plus 3/4 cup, sifted
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Fudge Topping:
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 pound confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Recipe Directions
Preheat the [...]

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Chocolate Chipotle Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup all-purpose flour
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
4 eggs
1 cup chopped Mexican chocolate or semisweet chocolate morsels
Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease and flour an 11 by 7-inch baking pan or [...]

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Luau Brownies

September 27, 2005

1/2 cup butter
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1/2 cup
1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 2 teaspoons
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs plus 1 egg
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped mix of roasted and salted macadamias, cashews, and almonds
1 cup [...]

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Satanic Fudge Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 pound 1-ounce chopped 70 percent bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
10 ounces finely chopped 70 percent bittersweet chocolate
13 ounces soft butter
1 pound 4 ounces granulated sugar
6 extra large eggs
8 ounces all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Spray 9 by 13-inch pan with non-stick spray and place 1 piece of parchment [...]

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Heavenly Hash Brownies

September 27, 2005

Nonstick vegetable spray, for coating pan
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted nuts
6 ounces mini marshmallows
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven with a rack in the middle of the oven [...]

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Triple Chocolate Brownies with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

September 27, 2005

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup bleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to [...]

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Campground Brownie Pie

September 27, 2005

For the Brownies:
1 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Pudding:
4 cups heavy cream
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To Assemble:
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 [...]

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Black and White Brownies

September 27, 2005

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup)
8 ounces white chocolate pieces
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan pieces
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Powdered sugar in a shaker, for garnish
Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Using 2 tablespoons of the butter, [...]

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Marshmallow-Nut Brownies

September 27, 2005

1 package chocolate brownie mix, prepared to directions on box (1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup water, 2 eggs)
1 cup peanut butter chips
Softened butter, for greasing your baking dish
1 (2-ounce) package chopped nuts, available on baking aisle
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
To mixed brownie batter, stir in peanut butter chips. Grease an [...]

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Chocolate Chocolate Pudding Cake with Chocolate Ganache

September 27, 2005

For the Cake:
8 eggs
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup bleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup Grand Marnier
For the Pudding:
4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
5 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Ganache:
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate squares, chopped
For the Garnish:
11 ounces [...]

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