Sacher Torte Brownies

Name: Sacher Torte Brownies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 large 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; TOPPING:; 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided; 1 cup apricot preserves; 12 dried apricots, quartered; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter

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

Ingredients

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 large 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
TOPPING:
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided
1 cup apricot preserves
12 dried apricots, quartered
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper; grease paper.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Spread into prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes (do not overbake). Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely.
Meanwhile, for topping, melt 1 ounce chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each apricot piece partway in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper until set. In a food processor, puree preserves just until smooth.
Cut brownie into four 7-1/2x5-in. rectangles. Spread preserves over two rectangles; top with remaining rectangles. Freeze, covered, 20 minutes. Cut each portion into 12 squares; cut squares diagonally into triangles.
Place cream, butter and remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 50% power 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over brownies. Top with dipped apricots.