There are experiences in life from which we take memories, emotions, pains, and joys. Those chance meetings brought about by Providence, not coincidence. These are usually times when we are challenged, uplifted, or impacted in some other meaningful way. Then there are those experiences from which we take more tangible benefits. Such as the best brownie recipe, ever. My grandmother, who is a fantastic cook, has passed this recipe to my mother, and now my mother to me. Barbara Burton’s Brownies come from a pastor’s wife my grandmother met when my mom was 15 years old. The youth group was in Minnesota performing a musical called “Tell It Like It Is”, wearing patriotic gear. Barbara Burton was the wife of the pastor of the tiny host church, and she wowed them all with this recipe. At the groups request, she made the brownies several times through the week, serving about 75 people each time! Boy, talk about a dedicated pastor’s wife, she changed the lives of all those students and parents in a sweet and memorable way (yes, pun intended). These are the great memories I love to hear. Favorite recipes carry with them more than just a good taste. They carry meaning and importance beyond the need to fill your belly. I will certainly make these brownies for my kids, and even more certainly I will share the story with them of how the Burton->Bardin->Bradford->Hunter chain brought them these irresistible treats!
Combine 2 sticks melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa in medium mixing bowl. Add 4 eggs, one at a time (3 for fudgier brownies).
Add 2 tsp. vanilla, 1 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
Bake in a 9×13 in., greased baking sheet at 350 deg, 25-30min.
Serve with ice cream, fruit, coffee, etc.
This sounds amazing! I am soooo going to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing!