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Hazelnut Mocha Brownies

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon hazelnut-flavored instant coffee granules
2 eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

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Hazelnut Mocha Brownies cont.

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons instant hazelnut-flavored coffee granules
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with
coffee granules; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large
mixing bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in chocolate mixture and
vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to
chocolate mixture. Stir in hazelnuts and remaining chips. Pour into
a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 22-26 minutes
or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool

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Hazelnut Mocha Brownies

on a wire rack. For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt
chocolate chips and butter with cream and coffee granules; stir until
smooth. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a small mixing bowl;
beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar and
vanilla until fluffy. Frost brownies; refrigerate for at least 30
minutes before cutting.

Yield: 16 servings.