Triple Choc Brownies w/ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Triple Choc Brownies w/ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening, plus; 1 cup shortening (I use butter); 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup un-sweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; 3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped; 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 lb cream cheese (at room temperature); 1 -2 tablespoon milk (I use 1 for thicker frosting)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon shortening, plus
1 cup shortening (I use butter)
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
½ cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup un-sweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 lb cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 -2 tablespoon milk (I use 1 for thicker frosting)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 17 by 12 inch baking pan with 1 tbsp butter.
3
Melt remaining butter in a heavy saucepan until melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4
In a mixing bowl add sugar and butter, blend.
5
Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition.
6
Add water and vanilla, mix well.
7
Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, stir to blend.
8
Fold in the pecans and chopped chocolate and spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
9
Bake until the cake springs back, about 25 minutes.
10
Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
11
Sift together icing sugar and cinnamon.
12
Add cream cheese to mixer and cream the cheese.
13
Beat on Medium until smooth.
14
Add the milk and sugar mixture, beat on low until incorporated, continue mixing until smooth.
15
Spread the frosting over brownies, slice and serve on a platter.

6210

kcal

Calories

509

Fat

333

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon shortening, plus, 1 cup shortening (I use butter), 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Triple Choc Brownies w/ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Triple Choc Brownies w/ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

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