FUDGE RIPPLE BROWNIES

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"Now that I'm retired and a new grandmother, I'm always looking for special treats to serve my grandchildren," says Bobi Raab of St. Paul, Minnesota. "These brownies have a rich chocolate taste and yummy brown butter frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, cook and stir butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled brownies. , For topping, melt chocolate and butter in a microwave; stir until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.