[blindcooks] Re: Frosted Cappuccino Brownies

  • From: Cindy Ray <cindyray@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:12:12 -0600

Yeah, they would, wouldn't they. Oh, yeah, and my friend's husband is a 
professional baker. He will probably make them. I can taste them already.

Cindy

On Feb 13, 2014, at 8:51 PM, "Susan Tabor" <souljourner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Ah, gee! How nice of you to pay me that compliment!  Enjoy these brownies!
> Cheers!
> Susan
> P.S.:  Oh! Wouldn’t they be good with some Kahlua added! OMG!
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> From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:53 AM
> To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Frosted Cappuccino Brownies
>  
> She's a good cook, so you can't go wrong.
>  
> On Feb 13, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Jon Rawlings <twosocks76@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
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> The flavors in these brownies sound amazing!  I've never seen a recipe with 
> this much melted chocolate before.  I know for sure I'd be using a darker 
> chocolate like semi-sweet.  I've also never seen a brownie recipe that makes 
> four small pans worth of treats.  Thanks for sharing.  I'll be sure to keep 
> this one.   Jon
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Susan Tabor
> To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ;blindrecipeexchange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:41 PM
> Subject: [blindcooks] Frosted Cappuccino Brownies
>  
> Good evening, good people!
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> I just thought I’d share with you the recipe I’m using for all my special 
> Valentines this year.  (The trick is going to be to get me to keep my grubby 
> mitts out of these treats!)  (smile!)  If you try this recipe, I hope you 
> enjoy it!
> Cheers!
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> Frosted Cappuccino Brownies
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> Prep Time: 30 Minutes
> Cook Time: 35 Minutes
> Ready In: 9 Hours 5 Minutes
> Servings: 72
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> "Great, creamy coffee-flavored milk chocolate brownies.  These freeze well, 
> too."
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> Ingredients:
> 2 pounds milk chocolate chips
> 1/4 cup instant coffee granules or espresso powder
> 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
> 2 cups white sugar
> 8 eggs
> 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
> 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 2 cups all-purpose flour
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> Directions:
> 1.
> Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour four 
> 8x8-inch baking pans. 
> 2.
> Place the chocolate chips and the coffee granules in a double boiler over 
> simmering water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted 
> and smooth. Set aside. 
> 3.
> In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 
> Beat in the eggs two at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 
> vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then mix in the melted chocolate. Mix in flour 
> until just blended. Divide the batter equally into the prepared pans, and 
> spread smooth. 
> 4.
> Bake for 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the edges pull from the sides 
> of the pans. Cool on a wire rack. Cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours. Cut the 
> cold brownies into bars to serve.
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> Frosting:
> 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
> 4 cups powdered sugar
> 1 tsp vanilla
> ¼ to 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
> 2-3 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
> 1-2 tbsp milk or cream, optional, if needed for correct consistency
> ¼ to ½ cup cream )for cappuccino buttercream)
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> Cream together buttter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ¼ to ½ cup of 
> cream (if making buttercream instead of regular frosting.)  using a hand held 
> mixer or stand mixer
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> If icing is too stiff, beat in either more coffee or some milk or cream to 
> make a smooth, spreadable consistenc
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> Susan
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