Brownies...completely from scratch

As we looked at the big game menu, we realized dessert was missing, so I mentioned brownies thinking I had a box mix. Nope, all out.  This was a simple found recipe online, can't remember where.  I will try to find it again.

Brownies

• 1 1/4 cups margarine
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 2 cups nuts (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter and add cocoa; mix. Stir in sugar and blend in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts; mix well.

Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Let cool on rack, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into 20 square pieces.

Rich, fudge and yummy.  It might have been requested for Monday night bible study as well!

Spicy crackers

These have been at mom 2 mom a lot this semester and I knew they would be great for the big game!

Andrew loved them until he would hit a hot spot, then it was I need milk!

Spicy crackers:

1 box saltine crackers
1packet ranch mix (or homemade)
1tablespoon garlic powder
2tablespoons red pepper flakes
1cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Mix everything but the crackers.  Place crackers in a Baggie or large mixing bowl with a lid. Cover with mixed oil and shake for 5 minutes.  Every fifteen minutes continue to toss and coat.  Make the day before and the flavors are better!