Truffle Brownies

Brownies

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbls water

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1/2 tsp Pantry Double Strength Vanilla

4 (4 oz) squares unsweetened baking chocolate


Frosting

1 (1 oz) square unsweetened baking chocolate

1 cup thawed, frozen whipped topping

2 Tbls butter or margarine

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar


Preheat oven to 325�F. Spray bottom only of Medium Bar Pan with nonstick cooking spray. For brownies, in Small Batter Bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Place butter and chocolate in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 15-30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring after 15 seconds. Stir brown sugar into chocolate mixture until well blended. Add eggs, water and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix until well blended. Pour batter into pan. Bake 25-28 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted in center comes out almost clean. Do not over bake. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely. For frosting, place chocolate in Small Micro-Cooker. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute, 15 seconds or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring after each 15-second interval. Add whipped topping; microwave on HIGH 15 seconds and stir until completely blended. Add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. Immediately spread frosting evenly over cooled brownie using Small Spreader. Let stand until frosting is set; cut into bars. Makes 24 bars