Bakers Mocha Brownie Sweethearts Food

MOCHA BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
• For the brownie batter: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, being careful not to let it burn. Set it aside to cool slightly.
• In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs. With the mixer on low speed, drizzle in the melted chocolate. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Add the flour to the bowl and mix just until combined; do not over mix.
• Pour the batter in the prepared baking pan. Spread it to even out the surface. Bake until the center is no longer soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set the brownies aside to cool completely before icing.
• For the icing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla. Mix until slightly combined, then add 1/2 cup of the coffee. Whip until the icing is light and fluffy. If the icing is overly thick, add 1/4 cup more coffee. It should be very light and fluffy.
• Ice the cooled brownies, spreading the icing on thick. Refrigerate until the icing is firm, and then slice the brownies into squares.

BAKER'S CHOCOLATE AND MOCHA SWEETHEARTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Grease foil; set aside.
• Microwave unsweetened chocolate and butter in microwaveable bowl on medium 2 minutes, or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and instant coffee; stir until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (do not overbake). Cool in pan. Use foil handles to remove brownies from pan. Cut brownie into shapes using 1 1/2 -inch heart-shaped cookie cutter; sprinkled with cocoa powder. Reserve brownie scraps for snacking or another use.
• NOTE: Reduce temperature to 325F if using a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• SPECIAL EXTRA: Dip tops of brownies in 6 melted squares Baker's semi-sweet chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
• CREATIVE LEFTOVERS: Store brownie scraps in resealable bag at room temperature. For a quick and easy dessert, prepare 1 package (4 serving size) Jell-o Chocolate Flavored and Instant Pudding with milk as directed. Stir in brownie scraps. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until ready.

BAKER'S CHOCOLATE & MOCHA SWEETHEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (or to 325°F if using a glass baking dish). Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Grease foil; set aside.
• Microwave unsweetened chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 2 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and instant coffee; stir until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minute or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool in pan.
• Remove brownie from pan using foil handles.
• Cut brownie into shapes using 1-1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Sprinkle tops of brownies wtih cocoa powder.