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Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies

SUBMITTED BY: Billie Hopkins

"I often serve these hearty, cake-like brownies with a fork for easier eating. The oatmeal crust, fudgy filling and chocolate frosting make them a hit wherever I take them."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on wire rack.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies; cut.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by Era
I was looking for somthing different. I tried this recipe and I really liked it. I've added it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by nikkernoodle
I just finished making this recipe and eating my first piece. It is great, although I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by m&msmom
These weren't anything to be impressed with. Not very chocolatey and much more like a cake in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Lost In Alaska
This was GREAT! I made this for a treat for our Cub Scout Group and everyone came back for... MORE


 
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