Turtle Brownies: Frosting for the Cause

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Turtle Brownies: Frosting for the Cause

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posted in: Bar Cookies, Chocolate, Dessert

08.22

2011

Today I’m guest posting on Frosting for the Cause. This is a really amazing site featuring a different guest blogger every day sharing a story about someone in their life who has been affected by cancer. Please head on over to read my story and get the recipe for these turtle brownies I made in memory of my mom.

http://lifedreamsandcupcakes.blogspot.com/ Nelly

Awesome recipe, I am actually drooling.

Also, what a lovely website! Thank you for sharing your story.
Nicole G

My husband would love these! Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Your mother was beautiful and from the brief stories you’ve shared of her, she seemed like a wonderful woman and loving mother. What a wonderful way to remember her.Best wishes.
http://sherrilynnpuz.blogspot.com/ sherri lynn

I love reading Frosting for the Cause. I know what it is to live without an immediate family member there for the big moments, and it is hard. Thank you for sharing this. And thank you for the delicious recipe!
Nancy

Brownies look delicious. I love the “play-by-play” pictures. Glad it brought me to such a great website with wonderful recipies. Can’t wait to get home and try some!
http://www.the-baker-chick.com Audra@The-Baker-Chick

Beautiful post Annie. Those brownies look amazing. I have no doubt your Mom is shining down with such pride at who you have become.
http://www.thespiffycookie.com Erin

Didn’t know that website existed, it’s great to have guest posters sharing their stories, and thank you for sharing yours. Love these brownies!
http://alibquarterlifecrisis.blogspot.com/ Ali B

These brownies look wonderful, thank you for sharing your touching story.
Kathleen

That was a beautiful post and tribute to your Mom. The brownies look wonderful!
Amanda

I always think you and Davy look so much like your dad, and that Steven looks like your mom. In this picture- I TOTALLY see you and Davy. Your mom was wonderful and I miss her!!
Liz N

The turtle brownes look amazing and I’m sure you did your mother proud! Thank you for sharing your story which was heartwarming and beautiful to read. Your story, your love for food and amazing photos are what make your blog so successful with a loyal following, including myself.
Elizabeth

Awesome recipe but i really wanted to say that you look so much like your mom..as does your son.Im sure she is looking down beaming with pride at what a wonderful daughter,sister,wife and mother you have become!!
http://www.bakemeblush.blogspot.com Nicole @ Bake Me Blush

Those brownies look amazing. Thanks for sharing, both your story and the brownies. It was a very touching post… I wish you and your family the best.
http://warmvanillasugar.wordpress.com/ Katrina

These brownies are lovely!
http://laynenp.blogspot.com/ Layne

Beautiful post, thanks for sharing!
Stacy Gilmore

Your story made me cry ,it trully touch my heart. I don’t know personally but I know your mom and grandfather are proud of you and are always watching over you.
http://slabrune.blogspot.com/ Sarah L.J.

Hi Annie! I love reading your blog and often use your recipes at family gatherings. I just read your blog at Frosting for the Cause and I was interested to see you are a Hodgkin’s survivor. I am also a Hodgkin’s survivor (diagnosed at age 25) and almost 4 years in remission. I am glad to see you have gone onto have a family and remain active. I enjoy your positive outlook on life and your baking skills!
http://www.kuppykakesbykristin.blogspot.com Kristin Morris

OW! I just read this post and I didn’t put 2 and 2 together. hahaha. I did my post on August 20th for frosting for the cause! Great recipe and wonderful story by the way!
http://theviewfromthegreatisland.blogspot.com/ Sue/the view from great island

That was a wonderful post, Annie. I also lost my mom early to cancer, and your story resonated with me. I still remember one of the last things she enjoyed eating was an apricot tart that I made for her.
Your brownies look wonderful and I have to make them for myself.
Alyssa

Such and adorable photo… you still look the same. :)
Paula B.

One of your best posts ever Annie. Sharing with all my friends, thank you.
http://kellyskitch.blogspot.com/ Kelly

I must say that the brownies look absolutely amazing. Also, your kids look JUST LIKE you when you were little!!! So cute!
JILL Haggerty

I’ve always been impressed by your “go get ‘em” attitude and your humility. My husband is in medical school, we also have two kids, a very busy life and I’ve wondered many times, as I love the food on your blog, how you manage to balance and do all that you do. You’re inspiring. Thank you for sharing something so dear and encouraging me to “go get ‘em” instead of just continuing to think about it! :) What you wrote made me think of this…

http://lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/reflections-on-a-consecrated-life?lang=eng&query=reflections+consecrated+life

I’m not trying to be weird, and I respectfully realize with a religious reference you probably won’t be able to post this, but it is really just ment for you anyways. I hope you read it. I think it really describes you well and how you are trying to live your life.

Anyways, as always, can’t wait to try this one. We always enjoy your eats! Thanks.
Christina

What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your story. I can’t wait to try these brownies, and will think of you and your mom when I do.
http://dailydishblog.com Shari @ The Daily Dish

These brownies look great. That photo of you and your mom is adorable. She was absolutely gorgeous.
Melissa

Wow Annie, what a story! I also, lost my mom at a young age (I was 2) and can really relate to the way you feel. I too think about all of the moments I’ve needed her, my dad did a wonderful job with 3 girls, but something has always been missing. Anyways Annie, these brownies sound amazing!
linda

Annie, Such a beautiful post full of memodries and love–isn’t that just what life’s journey is all about? You are a special, talented, and remarkable woman. Thank you
Kelsey

I made these tonight for my little brother who loves turtle candy! he loved them so no doubt your mom would’ve loved them too:) however, i cheated and used storebought caramel instead of making my own, because i don’t know where to find vanilla beans. are they in normal grocery stores?
Nadia Mustapha

Very sorry you had to go through that ordeal at such a young age. My family has genetically inherited cancer, breast, stomach and colon, and I also lost a parent, whom I miss a lot. Please look after yourself.
http://faithofasunflower.blogspot.com Danae

Annie –
I have been following your blog for a long time now. I am always eager to take 5 minutes to myself and look at your beautiful creations. They are inspiring! This post, however, hit close to home for me. I am 38 years old, a mother of 5 beautiful children (15 yrs – 11 mo.) and as of last February, a breast cancer survivor.
I was touched by your story and experience and wanted to thank you for sharing it. It is not an easy thing. I have a feeling that your mom is very proud of you and is very aware of all the wonderful things you are doing. Thank you for all that you share.
Danae Shill
faithofasunflower.blogspot.com
http://sweetsugarbelle.com sweetsugarbelle

Annie I’m so touched. I sometimes don’t think about the stories that come with the people I read about. Your mom is beautiful and I know she’s proud of you. I love how you turned a cherished memory into a recipe :-)
Joelyn Wong

Hi Annie,
Having recently read your previous post on cancer back in 2008 and Frosting For the Cause, you continued to warm our hearts (and stomach!) with with all the goodness from your kitchen and your heart. Thank you and keep pressing on ~ p/s totally agree with you on having a super cute Caroline helping you out, she is so adorable.
Annie

Danae,
Wow, thank you for sharing. I cannot even imagine all you have been through. I wish you continued health and happiness.
Annie

Kelsey, you can find them in grocery stores in the spice section. However, they are usually sold in a bottle of only one or two and are outrageously overpriced. If you bake much you might consider ordering some online. I get them from Amazon and they are much, much cheaper not to mention I then have enough to last for a long time.
Judy

Annie, I completely adore your post on “Frosting for a Cause”. Thanks for sharing your thoughts feelings. I will be making these brownies very soon.
judy williams
Emily Clark

God bless you Annie. What a nice tribute to your mother. The picture of you two is darling. Thank you for sharing this, and for all you do through your blog. You constantly amaze me with what you put together! Thank you!
Nandini

Hi Annie,
Your story and the way you have decided to focus on the positive aspects of life is very impressive.
I am sure your family is very proud of your achievements. I am a recent follower of your site and am loving getting to know you & your recipes better.
Wishing you a wonderful life, with lots of cooking companions in your life (your daughter, granddaughters, etc)
Thanks.
Kelsey

thank you, I want to make the vanilla bean cake next! your blog has the best recipes; I’m only seventeen but I love looking for more dessert recipes to make for my brother and my dad!
Tamara

Annie – Thank you for sharing your story. Your Mom was beautiful!
Christina

Thanks for such a great story! Your mom would be proud of all you have accomplished! I made the turtle brownies tonight and my family loved them!
Chandan

Hi Annie,

I read your blog almost everyday. love the blog. your beautiful family. Love the picture of you with your mom.

I am from Bangladesh. I used to live in Texas about 20 years back. I love to cook too.

Take care. Stay beautiful & happy as always.

lots of love
Chandan
Maggie Donaldson

Wonderful recipe and such a lovely photo, Annie. Your mother’s warmth and beauty shines through
http://vanillabean.canalblog.com Virginie

I tried your recipe yesterday and honnestly this is the best brownie I have ever eaten ! Thank you again for sharing both your story and the recipe.
http://frostingforthecause.com Paula

Annie you are truly an amazing young woman and an inspiration for so many. Thank you for your beautiful post on Frosting for the Cause. Your graciousness and strength of spirit reverberates through your words and I cannot express how much I appreciate you having shared so much with all of us.

Your brownies are truly decadent and I’m sure will be re-created in countless of kitchens.
Pandagirl047

I can’t find the recipe please help I must make these!!!
annieseats

Follow the link in the post.
Moddsquad

I can’t find the recipe either! I followed the link, then clicked on the date. What came up was something about dried beans. Help!
annieseats

Visit Frosting for the Cause. Search turtle brownies.
Nikishep

I cannot find this recipe either! The link doesn’t work, nor does “searching” for “frosting for the cause”…it only brings you back to this page without the recipe :(
annieseats

I tried it myself. Go to Frosting for the Cause. Search “turtle brownies”. Comes up right away.