MOCHA WALNUT BROWNIES

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These rich cake-like brownies are generously topped with a scrumptious mocha frosting. They're an excellent dessert to serve to company...or to share when you need a dish to pass. Be sure to hold back a few if you want leftovers! -Jill Bonanno Prineville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
MOCHA FROSTING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.