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Hazelnut Brownies

I created these deep chocolate brownies by combining several recipes. After they cooled, I divided them up and put them in the freezer or we would have eaten the entire pan! They're now a family favorite.

24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
FROSTING:
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream or refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at
a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa,
baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Fold in
hazelnuts.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and cream until

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Hazelnut Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until melted.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until frosting achieves
spreading consistency, stirring several times. Frost brownies.
Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 311 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.