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Rich Chocolate Cake Bars

By: Kathy Kittell 
"'These cake-like brownies work well for large gathering and are quick to make,' notes Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large mixing, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in syrup. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture an mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. For glaze, combine the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 1 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat. Add chips and vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by siamese3   view full review
These were perfect! A great combination of light and rich flavors. A must make recipe!

 

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