Rockin' Geology Brownies: The Perfect Outdoor Adventurer Party Dessert

If you know me, then you know I love rocks, crystals, fossils, collecting arrowheads & artifacts, rockhounding - all of it! If it has to do with digging in the dirt for treasure, natural or otherwise, I'm the first in line!

So when my Earth Science club was having it's summer picnic, I knew I'd think of a creative way to combine my crafty and creative skills with my baking skills. I wanted to make something that was delicious, sweet, but not too large, messy or difficult to eat. 

My solution? Rockin' Geology Brownies!

To make things as easy for myself as I could, I used a packaged brownie mix - dark chocolate fudge - along with a premade chocolate frosting. You can make your own brownies and frosting from scratch if you like, but I was short of time and more focused on the decorating aspect when I made mine!

I made the brownie mix as directed on the package (some call for water and/or oil and and sometimes an egg or two) but instead of spreading the mix in a pan as I usually would do, I spooned the mix into mini-cupcake papers like those shown below and baked them in mini-cupcake pans following the directions on the package.

 

 Once my mini-brownies were completely cooled, I frosted the tops of them with chocolate frosting. Then I added the best part: chocolate candy river stones! 

I placed four or five of the colored candy stones on each brownie, gently pressing them in to the frosting so that the were secure. 

We loved how they turned out! Because the tops were candy, these small desserts packed a big punch, and were a hit. 

No matter whether you are baking for a geology club or not, these chocolate candy rocks and these Rockin' Geology Brownies are perfect for all kinds of parties; dinosaur, adventure, archaeology, you name it. You should make some too!

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Candy Corn But Were Afraid To Ask

I am going to admit up front that I've never been a huge fan of candy corn. But it's always there. 

Each time autumn arrives, candy corn is sure to follow. 

My own opinion of candy corn was most likely formed as a child. When Halloween and Trick or Treat came around, most friends had their favorites that they hoped to get on Trick or  Treat night. Reese's, Snickers...my personal favorite were  those B-B-Bats of taffy that came in chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter and my favorite: banana (remember these?)

In any case, I don't think I ever heard any of my friends or classmates exclaim, "I hope I get candy corn!" It just never happened. 

But candy corn is traditional. It has become part of our culture and it is expected. And it doesn't taste bad!

Did you know that October 30th is National Candy Corn Day?  Now you do. 

So what exactly is candy corn?

According to TLC's article "What is candy corn and how is it made?" by Stephanie Watson,

"Candy corn is a sweet replicate of dried corn kernels. It's considered "mellow cream,"

a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like

flavor. although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free."

Check it out...

Candy corn (on the cob) via Instructables

Check out this Candy Corn fudge recipe by The Pink Elephant

Candy corn painted pumpkins from BHG

Candy Corn cupcakes by The Curvy Carrot

Candy Corn Theme party ideas from Kara's Party Ideas

Candy Corn Pretzel Fudge by Lil' Luna

Candy Corn Door Decoration from Better Homes and Gardens

Primitive fall candy corn bowl fillers by oldgoatprims via Etsy

Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse from Glorious Treats

Candy Corn Wreath by In Between Laundry

Candy Corn Pretzles from Your Home Based Mom

Candy corn covered pumpkin from A Little Art Can't Hurt

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

Candy Corn Jello Shots recipe from Just A Pinch

The secret to making homemade Butterfingers candy? You guessed it: candy corn!
Recipe for Homemade Butterfingers from Glue Sticks Blog

Candy corn in mason jars with candles

Candy Corn Martini from Fashionably Bombed

Candy Corn Wreath via Pinterest

Candy Corn Cheesecake from Wilton

Candy corn 

Candy corn Halloween wreath by AvasDesigns via Etsy

Candy Corn Drink from BHG


What do you think? 

Are you a fan of candy corn? 

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