Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour over crust.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on wire rack.
• In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies published in Best of Country Cookies , p86