A Hop Skip and a Mom: Animal Kingdom Lodge's Paw Print Brownie

I have to admit that when I make something like brownies, it usually comes from a box. I'll add a lot to it for its own unique taste, but that is about it. I just really like the taste of box brownies; however, after trying these I think I have been converted. My husband actually took half a pan with him to work before they even fully cooled down. The paw print part I will either have to purchase a stencil for, or leave to the Disney experts (trying to free hand that while getting kids to eat dinner just doesn't work!). Definitely an all star recipe, though!

Brownies:
9 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 lb. butter
6 eggs
4 cups sugar
1 TB vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup cake flour

Frosting:
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz. white chocolate
8 oz. semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup cocoa powder (I used powdered sugar instead)

Some sort of stencil - I started with construction paper, and then semi free handed things.

Melt the chocolate and butter on the stove (either double boiler, or stir constantly in a sauce pan). Make sure it completely melts and set aside. In a mixing bowl, put in the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Mix at medium speed for a few minutes, then change out attachments to a paddle. Add in the chocolate/butter and mix until well blended. Then add the flower and combine well, but do not over mix.Pour the batter into a 12X16 inch pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Mixing the butter and chocolate

Fully melted

Eggs, sugar, and vanilla

Make sure to line with parchment paper

For the frosting, heat the heavy cream and then add the chocolate (after it has been broken into chunks, unless you're using chips). Stir well until everything has melted and combined. Set aside and let cool to room temperature. Then, ladle on top of the brownie and smooth with a spatula. Put the brownies in the refrigerator and let set.