Mexican Mocha Bars

By kas_9232

Bake, frost, and freeze the bars, tightly wrapped, up to 1 month ahead. Thaw to serve; for neater squares, cut while still cold.

*EACH BAR*
Calories *220*
Total Fat *11g*
Saturated Fat *5g*
Cholesterol *65mg*
Sodium *160mg*
Total Carbohydrate *30g*
Dietary Fiber *2g*
Sugars --
Protein *3g*
Calcium --

Ingredients

• Brownies:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Mocha Frosting:
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 bar (3.5 ounces) milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

*1*.Prepare Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 13" by 9" baking pan; line with foil, extending foil over rim. Grease foil. In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
*2*.In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in granulated sugar. Stir in eggs, one at a time, until well blended; add vanilla. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until blended. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
*3*.Bake until toothpick inserted in center of pan comes out almost clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool brownie completely in pan on wire rack.
*4*.When brownie is cool, prepare Mocha Frosting: In small bowl, dissolve coffee in vanilla. In 1-quart saucepan, combine milk chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, butter, cinnamon, and salt; heat on medium-low until chocolates are melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. With wire whisk, stir in coffee mixture and milk; then stir in confectioners' sugar until well blended and smooth.
*5*.With small metal spatula, spread warm frosting evenly over cooled brownie. Let stand 20 minutes to allow frosting to set slightly.
*6*.When frosting has set, lift foil, with brownie, out of pan; peel foil away from sides. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.