COFFEE ‘N’ CREAM BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS

/ cup butter, cubed 12 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract / cup all-purpose flour 23 / tsp baking soda 14 FILLING: 1 tsp instant coffee granules 3 tbsp heavy

whipping cream 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 tbsp butter, softened GLAZE: 1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips / cup heavy whipping cream 13 Prep Time: 35 minutes Bake Time: 25 min. + standing Yields: 16 servings 1. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla, then stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and baking soda and stir into chocolate mixture. 2. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. 3. For filling, dissolve coffee granules in cream. Add confectioner’s sugar and butter and beat just until light and fluffy (do not overbeat). Spread over brownies. Refrigerate until set. 4. In a small saucepan, combine chips and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Cool slightly. Carefully spread over filling. Let stand for 30 minutes or until glaze is set. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Amount Per Serving (1 each): 282 calories, 17 g fat, 51 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 26 g sugars, 2 g fibre, 3 g protein.