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Tonight I made cappucino-frosted brownies, for which I obtained a recipe online, but with some personal modifications. I think they would have turned out better for me had I bought a better instant mocha mix, as the one I went with did not actually taste much like coffee, more like hot cocoa. But, if that sounds appealing to you, then this recipe will be perfect. Also, do not make the same novice mistake that I did and try to frost the brownies before they are fully cooled, I erred in this way and the frosting began to melt.
Okay, based on that introduction, it sounds like my brownies turned out to be a completely failed experiment, but that is simply not the case. They were delicious and rich, and definitely need to be accompanied by a nice, cold glass of milk. I also made an alteration to the recipe and I added Heath toffee bits to top off the brownies and that was a really good choice on my part, I give myself a nice pat on the back for that.
So, without further ado, here is the recipe for cappucino-frosted brownies:
Brownines:
Ingredients:1) 4 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
2) 3/4 cup butter
3) 2 cups sugar
4) 4 large eggs
5) 1 cup all-purpose flour
6) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7) 1 cup semi-sweet (or milk chocolate) chocolate chips
8) 1 package Health toffee bits
Directions:
1) Microwave chocolate squares and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl at high for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute and then every 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time.
2) Stir in flour and vanilla, followed by chocolate chips. Pour mixture into a lightly-greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
3) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely (seriously)
4) Spread buttercream frosting (see directions below) evenly over top and top with Health toffee bits.
Frosting:
Ingredients:
1) 1 envelope (about 4 ounces) instant mocha cappucino mix (the online recipe used Land O' Lakes Suisse Mocha hot cappucino mix, but I could not find that so I used the Kroger brand Swisse Mocha mix. The one I used did not have much espresso flavor, so if that is what you are looking for then use the one the online recipe called for)
2) 1/4 cup hot milk
3) 1/2 cup butter, softened
4) 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar
Directions:
1) Dissolve instant mocha cappucino mix in hot milk in a small cup, stirring to combine; cool completely. Pour milk mixture into a mixing bowl; add softened butter and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
2) Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy
The recipe I found originally was at myrecipes.com
Tonight I made cappucino-frosted brownies, for which I obtained a recipe online, but with some personal modifications. I think they would have turned out better for me had I bought a better instant mocha mix, as the one I went with did not actually taste much like coffee, more like hot cocoa. But, if that sounds appealing to you, then this recipe will be perfect. Also, do not make the same novice mistake that I did and try to frost the brownies before they are fully cooled, I erred in this way and the frosting began to melt.
Okay, based on that introduction, it sounds like my brownies turned out to be a completely failed experiment, but that is simply not the case. They were delicious and rich, and definitely need to be accompanied by a nice, cold glass of milk. I also made an alteration to the recipe and I added Heath toffee bits to top off the brownies and that was a really good choice on my part, I give myself a nice pat on the back for that.
So, without further ado, here is the recipe for cappucino-frosted brownies:
Ingredients:1) 4 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
2) 3/4 cup butter
3) 2 cups sugar
4) 4 large eggs
5) 1 cup all-purpose flour
6) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7) 1 cup semi-sweet (or milk chocolate) chocolate chips
8) 1 package Health toffee bits
Directions:
1) Microwave chocolate squares and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl at high for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute and then every 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time.
2) Stir in flour and vanilla, followed by chocolate chips. Pour mixture into a lightly-greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
3) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely (seriously)
4) Spread buttercream frosting (see directions below) evenly over top and top with Health toffee bits.
Frosting:
Ingredients:
1) 1 envelope (about 4 ounces) instant mocha cappucino mix (the online recipe used Land O' Lakes Suisse Mocha hot cappucino mix, but I could not find that so I used the Kroger brand Swisse Mocha mix. The one I used did not have much espresso flavor, so if that is what you are looking for then use the one the online recipe called for)
2) 1/4 cup hot milk
3) 1/2 cup butter, softened
4) 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar
Directions:
1) Dissolve instant mocha cappucino mix in hot milk in a small cup, stirring to combine; cool completely. Pour milk mixture into a mixing bowl; add softened butter and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
2) Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy
The recipe I found originally was at myrecipes.com
