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Sacher Torte Brownies

Elevate brownies to a decadent goody by turning them into tasty morsels that are reminiscent of a Sacher Torte.—Pat Schmeling, Germantown, Wisconsin

48 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + freezing Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
12 dried apricots
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apricot preserves
GLAZE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Cut apricots into quarters. In a microwave, melt 1 ounce chocolate;
stir until smooth. Dip one end of apricots in chocolate; allow
excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper
and grease the paper; set aside. In a microwave, melt butter and
remaining chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate

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mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to
chocolate mixture.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until
a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not
overbake). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire
rack to cool completely.
Place preserves in a food processor; cover and process until smooth.
Cut brownie into four 7-1/2-in. x 5-in. rectangles. Spread preserves
over two rectangles; top with remaining rectangles. Cover and freeze
for 20 minutes. Cut each rectangle into 12 squares; cut each square
diagonally into two triangles.
For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate, cream and
butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until smooth,
stirring twice. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over
brownies. Top each with an apricot piece. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie equals 145 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.