Espresso Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Dust with flour.
4. 4
   Microwave chocolate, 3/4 cup butter and espresso in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.
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   or until butter is melted.
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   Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
7. 7
   Add granulated sugar and 2 tsp.
8. 8
   vanilla; mix well.
9. 9
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each until batter is smooth.
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    Stir in flour until combined.
11. 11
    Stir in nuts.
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    Spread evenly in prepared pan.
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    Bake 22 to 27 min.
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    or until top is firm and toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
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    Cool completely in pan on rack.
16. 16
    Beat Neufchatel and 6 Tbsp.
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    butter with mixer until light and fluffy.
18. 18
    Add powdered sugar; mix well.
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    Blend in remaining vanilla and cinnamon.
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    Spread over cooled brownie layer.
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    Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.