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Frosted Cocoa Bars

By: Cathryn White

"It's nice to have a trusty bar recipe like this when you are short on time. The subtle coffee flavor in the frosting adds a tasty touch."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 96 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups shortening
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar, coffee, vanilla and enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled brownies. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, before cutting.