HAZELNUT MOCHA BROWNIES

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"Flavored instant coffee adds great flavor to this brownie recipe I made up while cooking with my 3-year old daughter," writes Anna Ginsberg from Austin, Texas. Emma's not interested in eating sweets (odd, eh?), but she does love helping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon hazelnut-flavored instant coffee granules
2 eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons instant hazelnut-flavored coffee granules
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with coffee granules; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in hazelnuts and remaining chips., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter with cream and coffee granules; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , Transfer to a small bowl; beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Frost brownies; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.