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Holstein Brownies

Everyone loves my cow treats. Our grandson's the one who named them. When I first made a batch, he said, 'Oh, look—black and white brownies. They must be Holsteins!—Jodie Rush, Perkins, Oklahoma

36 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water, eggs and vanilla; mix
well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Spread into a greased 13-in. x
9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire
rack for 5-10 minutes. Place marshmallow creme in a microwave-safe

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Holstein Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

bowl. Microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until warm; spread over
warm brownies. Cool completely on a wire rack. For glaze, combine
confectioners' sugar, cocoa and butter in a small bowl; stir in
enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. With the tip of a
spoon, use glaze to form irregular shapes resembling Holstein spots.
Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 193 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.