Best 5 Brown Eyed Susans I Recipes

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Brown-Eyed Susans are delightful Southern-style fried pies with a crispy crust and a sweet, juicy filling. They are a popular comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The traditional filling is made with fresh peaches, but you can also find variations with apples, berries, or other fruits. Some recipes even include a dollop of cream cheese or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for an extra special treat. No matter how you choose to make them, Brown-Eyed Susans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

This article presents two delicious Brown-Eyed Susan recipes. The first is a classic recipe with a flaky crust and a sweet peach filling. The second is a unique twist on the classic, featuring a cream cheese filling and a streusel topping. Both recipes are easy to follow and will yield delicious, homemade Brown-Eyed Susans that everyone will love. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROWN-EYED SUSAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Brown-Eyed Susan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
slivered almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot milk

Steps:

  • Heat over to 400°F Grease cookies sheets.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, almond extract, and salt. Blend in flour.
  • Shape a tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place on cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of a glass that has been dipped in flour.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, until cookies look dry and are beginning to brown around the edges. Remove to rack. Cool.
  • Prepare Frosting: In a small saucepan, melt butter with chocolate (or microwave). Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

BROWN-EYED SUSANS II



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These are a delicate nutty butter cookie with a chocolate filled center. My aunt used to make these, and I loved them.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
½ cup margarine
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter, margarine and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just blended. Do not overmix.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place cookies 2 inches apart into prepared cookie sheets. Make a slight indentation in the center. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be lightly browned. Cool slightly and frost the center of each cookie.
  • To make the icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir in the hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle the icing from the tip of a knife or spoon onto the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies time to set up before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

BROWN-EYED SUSAN CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Mrs_imUnLawson

Number Of Ingredients 21

Frosting:
2/3 * 2/3 cup Soft shortening (1/2 butter For flavor)
1 1/2 * 1 1/2 cup Sugar
3 * 3 Eggs (1/2-2/3 cup)
2 1/2 * 2 1/2 cup Sifted Softasilk flour
2 1/2 * 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 * 1 tsp. Salt
1 * 1 cup Milk
2 * 2 Squares chocolate
1/8 * 1/8 tsp. Baking soda
1 * 1 tbsp. Milk
1 * 1 tsp. orange extract
1 1/2 * 1 1/2 tbsp. Orange rind, finely grated
1/4 * 1/4 tsp. Yellow food coloring
4 * 4 tbsp. Sweet butter
3 * 3 tbsp. Cream
3 * 3 cup Sifted confectioners' sugar
1 * 1 tbsp. Orange rind, finely grated
* Orange juice, just enough to Make easy to spread
2 * 2 Squares chocolate; melted
* Rich milk or cream, to make Glossy and easy to spread.

Steps:

  • Brown-Eyed Susan Cake preparation: 1. Grease and flour 2 9 layer pans. 2. Cream shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy. 3. Beat eggs in thoroughly. 4. Sift together: flour, baking powder, and salt. 5. Stir in alternately with 1 cup milk. 6. Divide batter into two parts. 7. Into 1 part, blend: chocolate, baking soda and milk. 8. Blend into other part: orange extract, orange rind, and food coloring. 9. Drop the chocolate and orange batters alternately by spoonfuls into prepared pans. 10. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or til tests done. Frosting: 1. Heat sweet butter and cream in saucepan. 2. Stir in confectioner's sugar. 3. Divide frosting in half. 4. To smaller amount, add the orange rind, orange juice, just enough to make easy to spread. 5. To larger amount, add: chocolate; melted, rich milk or cream, to make glossy and easy to spread. 6. Spread some of the chocolate frosting between layers and the orange frosting around sides scalloping the top edge.

BROWN-EYED SUSAN MUFFINS



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This is a family favorite that my sister found on the web some time ago. I've edited it a little bit to reflect our tastes (less sugar, etc.). These are really yummy comfort food on a fall morning!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (pastry if you have it)
1 cup oat bran
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
1/3 cup chocolate chips (or 1/4 c mini chips)
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon applesauce
1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and mix until no lumps of sugar remain. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Combine beaten egg, milk, oil, and pumpkin; mix thoroughly. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

BLACK-EYED SUSAN COOKIES



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Black-eyed Susans attract butterflies when planted in masses, and you'll draw a crowd when you make these "conversation" cookies. They may be a little more time-consuming than some cookies, but their sunny faces and gumdrop centers are worth it the extra time. -Grace Pack, Beaver, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 21 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon orange extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar
Black gumdrops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll larger portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round or scalloped cookie cutter to make flower bottoms. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough using a floured 2-3/4-in. flower or scalloped cookie cutter to make an equal number of flower tops., Bake larger cookies at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown; bake smaller cookies for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring; mix until smooth. Immediately spread over cooled cookies. Stir additional confectioners' sugar into remaining glaze to thicken; spread a small amount on bottom of smaller cookies; place over larger cookies. Top with gumdrops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect texture for your Brown Eyed Susans, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour. This will result in a tender and moist crumb.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
  • Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this will result in tough cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

Brown Eyed Susans are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and simple ingredients, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give Brown Eyed Susans a try!

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