DOUBLE-DECKER BROWNIES

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With two taste-tempting layers and savory frosting, no one will be able to eat just one of these brownies! -Heather Hooker, Belmont, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 24

CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
BUTTERSCOTCH LAYER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter and cocoa until smooth. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture just until blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , For butterscotch layer, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts., Spoon over chocolate layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Quickly spread over brownies. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Jahmaal Butler
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These brownies are the perfect dessert. They are rich, decadent, and oh-so-satisfying.


Luis Alfaro
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I'm not a huge fan of brownies, but these are the exception. They are so good, I can't resist them.


Shoheedul Islam
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These brownies are a game-changer. I will never make brownies any other way again.


Yllan Noizet
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I've never had brownies like these before. They are so unique and delicious.


Kia Gator
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I love these brownies! They are always a hit with my friends and family.


Alfie Hadley
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These brownies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Aryan Sins
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Best brownies ever!


Briony Johnston
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These brownies are amazing! The chocolate and cream cheese layers are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.


Arshad Lali
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I've made these brownies several times and they are always a hit. They are so rich and decadent, and the cream cheese layer is the perfect touch.


Abe
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These brownies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of the chocolate and cream cheese.


Hk Rukonamade
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I made these brownies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. The cream cheese layer really makes them special.


fathima chowdhury
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These brownies were a hit! They were so moist and chocolatey. The cream cheese layer was the perfect addition, adding a bit of tanginess and richness. I will definitely be making these again.