Three Layer Brownies
Portion Size: 2” x 2” square
Ingredients: Yields: 32 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats | |
| ½ cup flour for crust layer, plus ⅔ cup for brownie layer | Divided |
| ½ cup packed brown sugar | |
| ¼ teaspoon baking soda | |
| ¼ teaspoon salt for crust layer, plus ½ teaspoon for brownie layer | Divided |
| 6 tablespoons melted margarine for crust, plus ¼ cup brownie layer, plus 2 tablespoons for frosting | Divided |
| 1 ounce square unsweetened chocolate for brownie layer, plus 1 ounce square for frosting | Divided |
| 1 egg | |
| ¼ teaspoon baking powder | |
| ¼ cup nonfat milk | |
| ½ teaspoon vanilla for brownie layer, plus 1 teaspoon for frosting | Divided |
| ½ cup chopped unsalted walnuts for brownies layer, plus 16 halves for garnish | Divided |
| ¾ cup powdered sugar |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Stir together oat, the ½ cup flour, brown sugar, soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the 6 tablespoons margarine. | |
| 2 | Pat into 11 X 7 X 1½ inch baking pan. | |
| 3 | Bake in 350°F oven for 10 minutes; cool. | |
| 4 | Mix granulated sugar, ¼ cup of the margarine and 1 square of chocolate that has been melted. Add egg; beat well. | |
| 5 | Stir together the 2/3 cup flour, baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add to chocolate mixture alternately with a mixture of milk and the ½ teaspoon vanilla. | |
| 6 | Stir in chopped nuts. Spread over baked layer. Bake in 350°F over for 25 minutes or till done. Cool. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds. |
| 7 | To make frosting, melt 1 square chocolate and 2 tablespoons margarine over low heat; stir constantly. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and the 1 teaspoon vanilla. | |
| 8 | Blend in enough hot water (about 2 tablespoons) to make an almost pour able consistency. | |
| 9 | Frost brownies. Top with walnut halves. Cut into bars. |
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