CINNAMON BROWNIE BARS

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No frosting is needed on top of these chewy, fudge-like brownies. This nice, basic bar has a burst of cinnamon in every bite. -Christopher Wolf, Belvidere, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, melted
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and coffee until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.