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Tri-Level Brownies

by Judith Hannemann

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Tri-Level Brownies
Tri-Level Brownies
These brownies make an elegant presentation, but are remarkably easy.  Do I have to say they are delicious too?

For best cutting results, I find using a bench scraper works much better than a knife

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Tri-Level Brownies

These brownies make an elegant presentation, but are remarkably easy.  Do I have to say they are delicious too?
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: cookies, desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie recipes
Servings: 9
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

CRUST LAYER

  • 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

BROWNIE LAYER

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate melted then cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp. baking powder
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

FROSTING LAYER

  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cup confectiotbspner’s sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 9 Reserved walnut halves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 9-inch pan.
  • Mix together all the crust ingredients; press evenly into pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • For the brownie layer, beat together the sugar, melted butter, melted chocolate and the egg. Mix well. Stir the flour, baking powder and salt together; stir into sugar/chocolate mixture along with the milk and vanilla. Combine well. Fold in the nuts.
  • Spread the batter evenly over the crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely on rack.
  • Prepare frosting by melting butter and chocolate in a saucepan over a low heat; stir well. Add the confectioner's sugar (I sifted mine), the vanilla and the hot water. Stir until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies and let frosting set.
  • Cut into 9 bars. Decorate the center of the bar with a walnut half.
  • Makes 9 brownies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg
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  4. Judith Hanneman says

    I think they could be made vegan LOL–with coconut oil maybe? And I am so flattered by your comment & compliment…your blog is so beautiful and you are a true artist!!!
    xoxoxo