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Cappuccino Brownies Recipe

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There’s something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of them disappear before they reach the freezer.—Susie Jones, Buhl, Idaho

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Cappuccino Brownies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

30 25 55

Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cut up
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla, chocolate mixture and coffee mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts.
Transfer to a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; beat on low speed until combined. Spread over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
For glaze, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly. Stir in cream and coffee mixture. Spread over cream cheese layer. Let stand until set.
Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. To use frozen brownies: Thaw at room temperature. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 brownie equals 353 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cappuccino Brownies in Taste of Home October 2011, p59

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Reviewed on May. 11, 2012 by Gamer28

I made these for my brother's birthday one year. I'll definitely be making these again!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by marrisa_s

These were easy to make and they turned out great but i just didnt like them. I didnt really taste the coffee and i didnt like the cinnamon in the middle layer, individually each layer was delicious, just not so good all together.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by mommylu

Yummy! These took a little time to make, but came out perfect. The flavors go together so well and the texture is nice and creamy. The cream cheese filling with cinnamon is amazing! I could eat that with a spoon. I'll be making it as a frosting in the future. I'm a little concerned I'm going to gain 10 lbs. after making these!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by Fransii

Amazingly delicious! I've made twice now, the first time people thought I bought it at some fancy bake shop, the second time I've had so many requests for the recipe, all saying these are the BEST brownies they've ever eaten. One person said they reminded her of something they'd get in a coffee house. These are a little putsy to make, but so worth it. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would, they are that good!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by joespool

Decadently delicious. They take some time to make, but the process is not difficult, and it is definitely worth it.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by rustedgold1

These really are very good-dangerous to have around if you know what I mean!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by AyeChantarat

This brownies is more than delicious. It 's rich, it's cappuccie, it's chocolatie..... I love it and everyone loves it. I will have to make more since they gone too fast on my first time making. Love it!!! Thanks for the great recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by NevadaRose

These were a big hit when I took them into work. In fact, one person was actively protecting the leftovers to take home. I think next time I will decrease the amount of coffee, but other than that, these were really great.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by abaker11

To DIE for! Both times that I made them the entire pan was gone before the day was over.

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by mollyvidovich

absolutely amazing. my mother-in-law made these for us and they were beyond perfect! a wonderful dessert!

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by crazyfrenchy

these were so good!! The only thing wrong is that after setting out of fridge alittle while the choc seemed to get soft and messy. I was going to make for bake sale but they will not stay of of fridge for a long period of time.

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