Bittersweet Chocolate Walnut Squares

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Bittersweet Chocolate Walnut Squares

Recipe By : 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5
Serving Size : 25 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Chocolate

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 C Flour
1 Stick Butter Or Margarine (Plus 2 Tbs) -- cut-up and softened
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 C Heavy Cream
3 Oz Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate -- cut-up
1 Egg
1 Tsp Instant Espresso Powder
1/3 C Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
1 C Walnuts -- chopped
Powdered Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. To prepare crust, in a food processor, combine
flour, 1 stick butter, and brown sugar. Process until blended. Add vanilla
and process until dough clings together in a ball. Press evenly into
bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Refrigerate while
preparing topping.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine cream, chocolate, and remaining 2 Tbs
butter. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts
and mixture is smooth. remove from heat; let cool slightly. With wire
whisk, beat in egg, expresso powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch
until well blended. Stir in walnuts.
3. Pour chocolate mixture over chilled crust. Bake 20 to 25 mins, or until
set. Let cool in pan. Cut into 25 squares. Sift powdered sugar over top.
Store in refrigerator.


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