Treasured Brownies

Name: Treasured Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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

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.

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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 356 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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Originally published as Treasured Brownies in Country Woman May/June 2000

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amaliatrusca

Oct 3, 2011

The icing was not tasting like coffee , I would definetely make it again and try more coffee on the icing! Fudgy and good!
marciedarciestuff

Jun 3, 2009

These were just okay to me. Regular brownies with icing which in my opinion do not need the extra sweetness from the icing. It was just too much.
cleo4u2

Dec 21, 2008

These brownies are absolutely delicious. I made them for a Christmas potluck at work and received rave reviews from my colleagues. It is definitely a keeper.
BirdseyeMI

Nov 14, 2008

The frosting on these brownies are simply yummy. I made these for my church bazaar, and now I have to make them for myself.