FUDGE-TOPPED BROWNIES

Fudge-Topped Brownies image

If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for any holiday or special gathering-or just when you want to treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate dessert. -Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; blend in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until top springs back when lightly touched, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while preparing topping., Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Add walnuts. Spread over warm brownies. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.