Creamy, Fudgy, and Nutty Brownies

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Title: Creamy, Fudgy, and Nutty Brownies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings

Makes 12-16 servings.

Nutrition information per slice: 398 cal, 25 g fat, 87 mg chol, 6 g
pro, 44 g carbo, 0 g fiber, 160 mg sodium. RDA: 13% iron, 24% Vitamin
A, 10% thiamine, 16% riboflavin.

4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup margarine
or butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans,
toasted 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon
vanilla 3 ounces semi-sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate, chopped (2)
3-ounce packages of cream cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon
milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 squares (2 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate
(optional) 1 teaspoon shortening (optional) fresh raspberries
(optional)

In a small saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate and the margarine or
butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool.

Grease and lightly flour an 8x8x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a
medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, walnuts or pecans, and
baking powder; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooled melted chocolate
mixture and the 1-1/2 cups sugar. Add the 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon
vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, lightly beat mixture just until
combined (do not overbeat or brownies will rise during baking, then
fall and crack). Stir in the flour mixture. Pour the batter into the
prepared pan; spread to edges. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 40
minutes.

Meanwhile, for topping, in a small saucepan, melt the 3 ounces
semi-sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate over low heat, stirring
occasionally; cool slightly. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream
cheese with electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds or until
softened. Add the melted semi- sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate, 1
egg, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, and 1/2 tea- spoon vanilla. Beat until
combined.

Carefully spread topping evenly over hot brownies. Bake in the 350
degree F. oven about 10 minutes more or until the topping is set.
Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cover; chill at least 2 hours.

To serve, cut brownies into triangles or bars. If desired, in a small
saucepan, melt 2 squares chocolate and shortening; drizzle over
brownies and onto plate. Garnish with raspberries, if desired. Cover
and refriger- ate to store.

Info: posted by ROLLERSKATE on Delphi, Sep. '92
from Better Homes and Gardens

From: Fred Towner Date: 07 Feb 96

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