Mocha Walnut Brownies

Posted in : Desserts on by : Daphne

Ingredients:

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1 cup butter (no substitutes)2 cups sugar4 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup strong brewed coffee2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the chocolate mixture just until combined. Stir in walnuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in.x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Spread over brownies.