Two-Tone Brownies
Recipe from Family Circle

Cinnamon and espresso give grown-up flavors to these double-frosted brownies. For a contrast in flavor and color, the cream cheese frosting is topped with shiny chocolate glaze.


Two-Tone Brownies


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Servings: Makes 16 brownies.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Brownies:On Sale
  • 6  tablespoons  (3/4 stick) butterOn Sale
  • 3  ounces  unsweetened chocolate, chopped (1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  instant espresso powderOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sugarOn Sale
  •     2 eggsOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1  cup  (about 6 ounces) chopped walnutsOn Sale
  •     Cream Cheese Frosting:On Sale
  • 1  package  (3 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperatureOn Sale
  • 1  cup  confectioners' sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  •     Chocolate Frosting:On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  heavy creamOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  instant espresso powderOn Sale
  • 3  ounces  semisweet chocolate, chopped (1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butterOn Sale
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Directions
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Brownies: Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil with overhang; coat with nonstick cooking spray.
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Heat together the butter, chocolate and espresso powder in medium-size saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter and chocolate are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt until smooth. Stir in flour, cinnamon and walnuts. Scrape into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake in 325 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until set in center. Let cool in pan on wire rack.
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Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in small bowl at high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread over cooled brownie base. Refrigerate just until set, about 1 hour.
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Chocolate Frosting: Bring cream and espresso in small saucepan to simmering. Add chocolate; remove from heat. Let stand 3 minutes. Add butter; stir until chocolate and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over cream cheese frosting; spread in even layer. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Cut into bars. Makes 16 brownies.
Nutrition information
Calories 291, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Even if you use a mix to make your cakes and cupcakes, we guarantee no one will ever comment on your baking skills as long as you learn how to make cream cheese frosting from scratch. This indulgent frosting adds tangy-sweet richness to almost any dessert, and, honestly, making it yourself is almost as easy as opening a can of pre-made icing, only it's so much more delicious.

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