CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIES

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Provided by lilkittykt

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

BROWNIES:.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips on high for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds.
Stir in remaining ingredients EXCEPT pecans and beat until smooth.
Stir in pecans.
Spread into a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan.
Set aside.
proceed with making mousse.
MOUSSE:.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with cream on high for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds; cool slightly.
In a mixer bowl, beat remaining ingredients (EXCEPT pecans), until foamy.
Stir in chocolate mixture.
Pour mousse topping over brownie; sprinkle with pecans.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
Let cool 2 hours before cutting into squares.