HAZELNUT BROWNIES

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I created these deep chocolate brownies by combining several recipes. After they cooled, I divided them up and put them in the freezer or we would have eaten the entire pan! They're now a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream or refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Fold in hazelnuts. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and cream until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until melted. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until frosting achieves spreading consistency, stirring several times. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.