SNOWCAPPED BROWNIES

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Baking is one of my favorite hobbies, and my wife says these brownies topped with a cream cheese layer are outstanding. When you really want to impress, drizzle them with caramel sauce and sprinkle on chocolate curls. -Lyle Borcherding, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
TOPPING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk, divided
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
Caramel ice cream topping and chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla for 1 minute. Gradually add flour and salt. Stir in cocoa mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and, if desired, nuts., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Add pudding mix and remaining milk; beat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in extract; fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set., Just before serving, drizzle with caramel topping and garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lichen Mercury
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These brownies were a little too rich for me, but my husband loved them.


Prince Rafi
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I loved the combination of chocolate and coconut in these brownies. They were so moist and fudgy.


Sean Macneil
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The recipe was easy to follow and the brownies turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Tiger Butt
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These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a darker chocolate.


maxwell nguruve
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to give these brownies a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and complemented the chocolate nicely. The brownies were also very moist and fudgy.


Oluwole Abiola
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I tried making these brownies, but the frosting didn't turn out. I think I overbeat it. Other than that, the brownies were still delicious.


Hannah Bangura
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The snowcapped brownies turned out perfectly! The texture was fudgy and moist, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I loved the combination of chocolate and coconut. These brownies were a real crowd-pleaser.


Agboola Lukman
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These brownies were a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the decadent chocolate and the creamy coconut pecan frosting. The recipe was easy to follow and yielded perfect results. I'll definitely be making these again.


Latoya Williams
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I was captivated by the delightful combination of flavors in these snowcapped brownies! The moist, fudgy chocolate base provided a rich backdrop for the luscious coconut pecan frosting, which had a pleasant hint of sweetness. Every bite was a symphon