Chocolate Dream Brownies

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy frosting and glossy chocolate glaze
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Chocolate Dream Brownies

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 1194.7

Description

These Chocolate Dream Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover. The base is incredibly fudgy and dense, made with melted margarine and rich chocolate that creates a deep, satisfying flavor. Topped with a light, sweet peppermint-infused frosting and finished with a drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate glaze, these treats offer a delightful contrast in textures. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or simply as a decadent afternoon pick-me-up. While they contain eggs, making them vegetarian-friendly, they are a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with coffee or ice cream.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with margarine and line with parchment paper if desired.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup margarine and 2 ounces of chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together at low speed for about 2 minutes until combined.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate and margarine mixture into the egg mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Fold in the all-purpose flour and chopped pecans until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting: In a small bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, 2 tablespoons milk, food coloring, and 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract until smooth.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  12. For the glaze: Melt 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons margarine in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  13. Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the frosted brownies.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the frosting and glaze before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1194.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63.4g98%
Saturated Fat 20.1g101%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 383.3mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 140.1g47%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g40%
Sugars 85.0g
Protein 17.9g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert, fudge, frosting, glaze, margarine, pecans, peppermint, rich, semi-sweet, sweet, treat, vegetarian, holiday, party, indulgent, baking, snack
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