FROSTED COCOA BARS

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It's nice to have a trusty bar recipe like this when you are short on time. The subtle coffee flavor in the frosting adds a tasty touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a small bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. , Frost cooled brownies. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.