Double Chocolate Hot Cross Brownies
A few weeks ago I saw this delicious recipe on Sammie’s The Annoyed Thyroid blog and knew I had to try them when my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren came for their annual Easter visit.
For the recipe click on the link below and give it a go – you won’t be disappointed!
I had my 3yr old grandson to help measure things out (and lick the spoon), it was so cute as he was standing on his little step stool so he could reach the bench! But I was too busy doing it all that I didn’t get any photos of him helping me!!
The recipe on Sammie’s blog was very easy to follow and turned out perfectly!!
We had a fun weekend with our family – we played shops, rode our bikes, enjoyed the playground, went to the waterfall, had an Easter egg hunt…and did lots of other fun things!
One happy occurrence was finding this chicken in my cupboard, it was a gift from Anna, our Hungarian Exchange student from a few years ago. Apparently it’s a Hungarian bread basket but I decided to use it as an easter egg receptacle. The flaps on the side open up and allow easy access to whatever is inside. isn’t it lovely?
The funny thing was I put a real egg in the bowl and surprised my 5 year old granddaughter, and she believed the chicken had laid it 🙂 She was amazed!
I’m joining Canadian bloggers Donna and Deb for their What’s on Your Plate linkup #WOYP – always the first Wednesday of the month and loads of yummy posts to enjoy!
Wishing you a lovely week ahead!
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Those brownies look amazing and I’m glad you had a little helper to give you a hand!
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He was such a good little helper too Lisa!
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That’s wonderful!
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The brownies look very yummy!
I love your chicken and how you tricked your grand-daughter. The magic of childhood!
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Yes Janine the magic of childhood! It was a fun timer and we were so lucky with the weather as lately it’s turned cold with snow falling in the mountains today!
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oh wow – I can’t imagine snow living here in Queensland!
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The chicken is so extra sweet, how creative! The grands are adorable, and it must be fun to spoil them! The recipe looks mouthwatering!
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It is fun to play with them and they love visiting us which is good! they cry when they leave for home and that shows they’ve had fun with us.
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I followed thru to the recipe, and I am hmm… conflicted as to why one would add hot cross buns to brownies. You would lose the spices. Plus, my brownie is perfect, according to my family, so i think I will just skip this one. Although perhaps I will make hot cross buns this weekend, seems last weekend was a bust due to a stomach bug.
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It’s a bit of fun I suppose Bernie, using extra hot cross buns in the mix but i wouldn’t make it all that often. I don’t make brownies as a rule so it was a bit of a different recipe to try out. Hope your hot corss buns turned out well, I don’t think I’ve ever made them.
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It looks like you had a delightful Easter celebration, Debbie. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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My pleasure Christie!
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Looks like you had an amazing Easter and your grandkids are so cute, and definitely seemed to be having a blast! The brownie recipe looks delicious and will definitely have to try it out, thanks for sharing and I hope you have an amazing Spring Season!
xoxo, Midori
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Thanks for your visit Midori. we’re going into autumn down here in Australia so the weather is getting cooler by the day.
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That chicken is truly adorable and your grands are beautiful.
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Thanks Bernadette, I think my grandchildren are adorable too!
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Hi Deb, popping back to say thanks for linking up and supporting the #weekendtrafficjamreboot. Have a lovely weekend. x
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Thanks for the linkup Sue!
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That was me!
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Thanks I thought it was!
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What gorgeous fun you’re having! I love that chicken!! #WOYP
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Lots of fun was had Lydia and the chicken was a real hit!
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What a clever idea to use a chicken to hold the eggs! We had pizza for Easter. The grands are now so old that chocolate eggs and other goodies don’t get gobbled up first thing! I should have kept some for myself!
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Hi Marsha, I love the fact that the little ones get so much enjoyment from their Easter egg hunt each year – I know one day they won’t want to do it but for now we enjoy every minute of it!
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I love that bread basket – but think I love it more when used as you did.
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It was just perfect Jo!!
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Love that basket! I thought it was a tea cozy at first, but as a basket even better!!!!
Deb
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It might work as a tea cosy Deb but is just perfect for Easter eggs and other goodies!
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Looks like such a good weekend!
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It was a lot of fun Barbara and the weather was amazing!
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That chicken is the perfect place to store Easter eggs! Your grandkids are adorable.
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Thanks Janis, they really are super cute and full of life and cheekiness! The chicken was a real hit.
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You did a wonderful job with Zac’s help, Deb! Looks like a fun weekend and I think your Chicken with the Easter Eggs is so adorable. I’m sure the kids loved it. x
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Zach was a great little helper Sue and we all enjoyed the weather spending loads of time outside. The chicken was a fun find in the cupboard.
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Hi Deb. I love that trick you did with the chicken. I saved that recipe of Sammie’s and was planning to make it. It looks so yum. We ended up eating much too much chocolate so gave it a miss. However I’ve kept a few hot cross buns in the freezer and will make it when we’re over chocolate. I love Sammies recipes and am making one today
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It was a great fun idea to pretend the chicken had laid the eggs and she fell for it hook line and sinker!! The brownie slice would be a good one to use at anytime and like you I had put some hot cross buns in the freezer. Sammie’s recipes are always well worth trying.
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Yum! xxoo, C
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It was soo good Cheryl!
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You had me at double chocolate! 😋
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Hi Carol, it was a great way to use up chocolate hot cross buns!
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Oh those brownies do look incredible! I am sure that added to your family’s enjoyment this weekend. Your chicken is so cute and such a fun idea for Easter egg storage.
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They were very yummy Joanne and easy to make. we all enjoyed the weekend and I gave my daughter and son-in-law some valuable time out while they were here. The chicken was a great find!
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Chocolate-y hotcross bun brownies sound like every grandkid’s dream Deb – and your Easter chicken is very cute 🙂
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Thanks Leanne, lots of fun and games!!
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