Easy and Tasty Potluck Dishes by Angela Guzman l Recipes l Easy Recipes l Potluck Recipes l Office Party Dishes

Spiced Chocolate Brownie Pudding

This dessert is sure to please any chocolate lovers taste buds.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups boiling water
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 2-quart oval casserole dish. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa and 1/2 cup walnuts. Add buttermilk and melted butter, stirring to form a thick batter. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.

In small bowl, combine remaining cocoa, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over batter; top with remaining walnuts. Pour boiling water in a thin stream over entire surface of brownie; do not stir. Bake until top is set and a bit crispy, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Salted Dulce de Leche Bars

These sweet treats will be a crowd pleaser.

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats, lightly toasted
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed sea salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup dulce de leche, warmed
Garnish with 1/2 cup chopped butterscotch chips and 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Place flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and crushed sea salt into a bowl and whisk together. Cut in butter with a pastry knife or your fingers until a fine, mealy texture forms.
3. Press 2/3 mixture into an 8”x 8” baking pan, lined with parchment. Top with dulce de leche, spreading to create and even layer.
4. Top dulce de leche with remaining oat mixture and finish with a sprinkle of butterscotch and sea salt flakes.
5. Bake bars for 22 to 27 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.