Cappuccino Fudge Brownies

Prep 40 min
Total 2 hr 30 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 36

Coffee lovers beware--these just may be your downfall! These brownies, made of rich chocolate infused with coffee and a hint of cinnamon, will make you want to invite them to your coffee break--several times a day! MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated November 22, 2008

Ingredients

Brownies

oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces

3/4

cup butter or margarine

tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals

tablespoon vanilla

2 1/4

cups sugar

teaspoon ground cinnamon

eggs

1 1/3

cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2

cups coarsely chopped pecans

Frosting

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

cups powdered sugar

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

tablespoons brewed coffee

Glaze

oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped

teaspoon shortening

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In 1-quart saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate and 3/4 cup butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in coffee granules and 1 tablespoon vanilla; set aside.
2

In large bowl, beat sugar, cinnamon and eggs about 7 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Fold chocolate mixture, flour and pecans into egg mixture just until blended. Pour batter into pan. Bake 25 to 35 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3

In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and brewed coffee. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
4

In 1-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate with shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally. Drizzle glaze in horizontal parallel lines about 1 inch apart over top of brownies. Immediately draw knife through glaze in straight vertical lines to form pattern. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. For brownies, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies.

Expert Tips

For super-quick cleanup, line the pan with foil before pouring the batter into the pan.
Toast the pecans for added flavor.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Brownie

Calories: 230
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 40mg; 14%
Sodium: 55mg; 2%
Potassium: 75mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 20g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;