Mocha brownies

32 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
4Squares semisweet chocolate (1 oz ea)
1teaspoonInstant coffee granules
¼cupMilk
¾cupBLUE BONNET Margarine
1tablespoonInstant coffee granules
1cupGranulated sugar
4Eggs
1teaspoonVanilla extract
4ouncesCream cheese
1packConfectioners' sugar (16 oz)

Directions

CREAMY COFFE FROSTING

In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In large saucepan over low heat, stir together chocolate, margarine and 1 tablespoon coffee granules until blended. Remove from heat; stir in granulated sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture and vanilla until blended. Stir in 1 cup walnuts. Spread in greased 13x9" baking pan.

Bake at 350'F. for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Spread with Creamy Coffee Frosting; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup walnuts.

Cut into 2x1½" bars.

Makes about 32 bars.

CREAMY COFFEE FROSTING: Dissolve instant coffe granules in milk. In small bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat cream cheese and milk mixture until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended and good spreading consistency.

From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-26-94