Thursday, February 11, 2010

Jeannie Fletchers Fancy Brownies

Jeannie brought these decadent chocolate treats to the Historical League meeting. The presentation was so attractive and they were delicious. I will definitely make these for a special occasion.

FANCY BROWNIES or Double Frosted Brownies

4 oz. UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE
1 C. BUTTER
2 C. SUGAR
4 EGGS
1 C. FLOUR
1 tsp. VANILLA
1/2 tsp. SALT
1 C. chopped PECANS or WALNUTS
3 C. CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR
2 T. melted BUTTER
LIGHT CREAM or MILK
4 oz. SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE
2 T. BUTTER

Melt the unsweetened chocolate with the butter in a large bowl in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove-top. Beat in the sugar. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the flour, vanilla, salt and nuts. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Combine the confectioners sugar with 2 T. melted butter adding enough cream or milk to make a spreading consistency. Spread on the cooled brownies and let set. Melt the semisweet chocolate with 2T. butter and spread on top, carefully spreading a thin layer with the back of a spoon until completely covered. Refrigerate or freeze. Cut into bars with a serrated knife and serve at room temperature.