Enchanting Cappuccino Brownies

• 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp instant coffee crystals
• 1 tbsp whipping cream
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• Chocolate frosting

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350oF. Grease 8x8x2-inch baking pan; set aside.

2. Cut up chocolate. In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over low heat; stir constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with spoon just until combined. Stir in vanilla.

3. Combine flour and baking soda. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

4. Dissolve coffee crystals in crea. In bowl, beat powedered sugar and 2 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on medium speed. Add coffe mixture; but until creamy. If necessary, add a little whipping cream to reach spreading consistency. Spread over warm brownies. Chill about 1 hour or until topping is set.

5. Carefully spread Chocolate Frosting over brownies. Chill until frosting is set. Cut into bars.

Chocolate Frosting:
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture begins to thicken.

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