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Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies

Name: Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup 2% 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 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Makes

1-1/2 dozen

I often serve these hearty, cake-like brownies with a fork for easier eating. The oatmeal crust, fudgy filling and chocolate frosting make them a hit wherever I take them.

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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 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% 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 2% 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 246 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies

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