CAPPUCCINO BROWNIES

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There's something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of them disappear before they reach the freezer. -Susie Jones, Buhl, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cut up
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla, chocolate mixture and coffee mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; beat on low speed until combined. Spread over bars. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., For glaze, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly. Stir in cream and coffee mixture. Spread over cream cheese layer. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled brownies in plastic wrap and foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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