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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and the ingredients are always on hand. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't like most sweets, can't pass these brownies. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, cubed |
1 cup baking cocoa |
4 eggs |
2 cups sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1-1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
icing: |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
6 tablespoons baking cocoa |
1/4 cup 2% milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup chopped nuts |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
3. Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.
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