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Walnut-Fudge Brownies

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 cup butter, cut up
  
• 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1 recipe Cocoa Glaze (optional; recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Line a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with foil, extending foil over ends. Grease foil; set pan aside. In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, butter and cocoa powder. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the egg and vanilla to cocoa mixture. Using a wooden spoon, beat lightly just until combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in walnuts. Spread the batter in the prepared loaf pan.
   
   
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Using the ends of the foil, lift brownies out of pan. If desired, frost with Cocoa Glaze. Cut into triangles.
   
   Makes 6 brownies.
   
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   ♦ Cocoa Glaze:
   
   In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in enough hot water (2 to 4 teaspoons) to make a glaze of spreading consistency.