Log Cabin Fudgey Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies

Log Cabin Fudgey Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies
Written by Teresa Knudsen. Published on Suite 101 November 29, 2009.
Republished January 11, 2012 on Sweet Suite Writings

Living in a log cabin with a wood cookstove is inspiration for a lot of recipes. But, whether there is a wood cookstove or a regular gas or electric stove, these Log Cabin Fudgey Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies combine the tastes of fudge, with some eggs and oatmeal for nutrition.
For 40 brownies, use an 8 1/2" by 14" inch pan.
For 20 brownies, cut ingredients in half, and use 9" by 9" pan

Ingredients for Forty Brownies

• 2 cups butter (4 sticks)
• 8 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 3 cups sugar
• 8 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached if possible)
• 2 cups oatmeal

Directions for Forty Brownies

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

1. In a metal or glass pan over low heat, melt 2 cups butter.
2. Add 8 squares unsweetened chocolate to the melting, or melted butter.
3. Make sure that the mixture just melts, without bubbling or burning.
4. While butter and chocolate are melting, grease an 8 1/2" by 14" glass or metal baking pan.
5. When mixture has melted, remove from heat, and let it cool down.
6. Meanwhile, crack 8 eggs into a separate bowl. Mix the eggs with a fork.
7. Add the eggs to the cooled butter/chocolate batter. and mix in.
8. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and stir.
9. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, and stir until completetly mixed.
10. Add 2 cups oatmeal, and stir until completely mixed.
11. The batter should be a glossy, shiny, chocolate color.
12. Pour batter into greased baking pan.
13. Bake for 20 or 30 minutes.
14. The rim of the brownies should be completely done, and firm to the touch.
15. The center of the brownies should be almost done, but not quite.
16. The center of the brownies should not "jiggle" if the pan is moved.
17. Remove brownies from the oven, and set the pan on a cooling rack.
18. If you can wait, allow the brownies to completely cool, and then cut.
19. Cut into squares or "logs."

The ones in the center are the most fudgey and chewy brownies!

Substitutions

If people can eat nuts, then substitute walnuts for the oatmeal.
Raisins or dried cranberries are also good in these brownies.

Chocolate Butter Honey Glaze Icing

While these fudgey brownies are great plain, some people prefer an icing. Old-fashioned butter cream frosting is always good, but for a delicious and unusual icing, try this chocolate butter honey glaze icing.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 4 ounces butter (1/2 cup or 1 stick of butter)
• 4 teaspoons of honey

Directions:

Melt the ingredients in a glass or metal pan or pot over low or medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from boiling or burning. When the mixture is completely melted, remove from the stove, and set to cool. The mixture will be runny. Then, pour it over the brownies. The icing will be glossy, and then dull as it cools further. Then, prepare for all the compliments when serving this to guests.