The Truly Most Fantastic Chocolate Brownies

You're gonna love the rich chocolate flavor and special chocolate frosting. I think this recipe makes the best chocolate brownie ever! Try them!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 3 egg
• ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 4 teaspoons hot water
• 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• ⅓ cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon rum (Optional)
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square pan.

Step 2

In a double boiler, or in the microwave, melt 5 squares of unsweetened chocolate with 2/3 cup butter. Combine hot water and instant coffee, stir into the melted chocolate. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, beat in eggs, egg yolks, and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, and cocoa; mix into the egg mixture. Next, mix in the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 5

To make the frosting, melt the remaining 3 squares of unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler. Stir in sour milk, and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in the rum. Spread over the cooled brownies, and sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Allow the frosting to set before cutting into bars.