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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Three layers of flavor give these old-fashioned favorites wonderful texture and taste. You'll be hooked after one bite! Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking oats |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached 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 king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Pat into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes.
2. 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.
3. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool.
4. 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. Yield: 16 servings.
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