Chocolate Pudding Brownie Bars
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
PUDDING TOPPING
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate pudding (cook-n-serve kind, not instant)
2 cups half-and-half cream or milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
BROWNIE CRUST
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Recipe
Prepare the pudding according to package directions using the 2 cups half and half or whole milk. Remove pudding from the heat, and stir in 1/2 of the package of chocolate chips; stir to melt chips. Cover and refrigerate the pudding for 3-4 hours.
Set oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. In a bowl, combine/beat the sugar and softened butter. Add in the eggs and vanilla; mix well.
In a bowl sift together flour, baking powder and cocoa.
Add to the creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts (if using); mix to combine.Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done; cool.
Remove pudding from the fridge; stir gently to mix. Spread on top of cooled brownies in the pan. Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top if desired. Serve topped with ice cream or Cool Whip topping.
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