TREASURED BROWNIES

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This terrific treat is included in a book of good-but-easy recipes my sister compiled as a wedding present for me. She refers to them as "money-back guarantee" brownies. And I can confirm that they turn out 100% of the time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted and cooled
3 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons hot brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in nuts (do not overmix). , Spread into a greased 13x9-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. , In a small bowl, beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.