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Treasured Brownies

Treasured Brownies
This terrific treat is included in a book of good-but-easy recipes my sister compiled as a wedding present for me. She refers to them as "money-back guarantee" brownies. And I can confirm that they turn out 100% of the time.
18 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • ICING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons hot brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry
  • ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in nuts (do not
  • overmix).
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
  • 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
  • out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over
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Treasured Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • cooled brownies. Cut into bars. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 356 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013