CAPPUCCINO TRUFFLE BROWNIES

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I created these brownies by combining my favorite beverage and chocolate together for a cooking contest. I was so pleased with the results, I knew the recipe was a keeper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon butter
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Whole blanched almonds

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon; stir into chocolate mixture., Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Dissolve coffee in water. Stir into cream cheese mixture. In a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Beat into cream cheese mixture until blended. Spread over brownies., For glaze, in a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each almond halfway into glaze and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand until chocolate is set. Drizzle remaining glaze over bars. Place almond in the center of each bar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.