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["BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 350*F.", "Combine the espresso powder and hot water in a small bowl; stir to dissolve the granules.", "Set aside.", "Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth; remove pan from heat.", "Stir in the espresso mixture, sugar, and vanilla.", "Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.", "Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the chocolate mixture just until combined.", "Spread batter evenly into a greased 8"" square baking pan.", "Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until the brownies just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.", "DO NOT OVERBAKE!", "Cool completely.", "FROSTING: Combine the espresso powder and 2 Tbsp.", "heavy cream in a small bowl; stir to dissolve the granules.", "Add the powdered sugar and butter; beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, and adding enough cream to reach desired spreading consistency.", "Frost cooled brownies.", "DRIZZLE: Melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth; drizzle over frosting.", "If desired, swirl the chocolate with a knife for a marbelized pattern.", "Cut into bars."]
