TRIPLE-LAYER BROWNIES

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Three layers of flavor give these old-fashioned favorites wonderful texture and taste. You'll be hooked after one bite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

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Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
MIDDLE LAYER:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Boiling water
16 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Pat into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. , In another bowl, beat the sugar, butter and chocolate. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pecans; spread over bottom layer. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool. , For frosting, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla (mixture will be very crumbly). Beat in enough water (about 2 tablespoons) to achieve desired spreading consistency. Immediately frost brownies and top with pecans halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.