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Frosted Cocoa Bars

It's nice to have a trusty bar recipe like this when you are short on time. The subtle coffee flavor in the frosting adds a tasty touch.

96 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt;
gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7

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Frosted Cocoa Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a small bowl; beat in the
confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches
spreading consistency.
Frost cooled brownies. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1
hour, before cutting.
Yield: 8 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 73 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.