Holstein Brownies

Name: Holstein Brownies
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons milk

16 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Spread into a greased
2

. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes. Place marshmallow creme in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until warm; spread over warm brownies. Cool completely on a wire rack. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa and butter in a small bowl; stir in enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. With the tip of a spoon, use glaze to form irregular shapes resembling Holstein spots. Cut into bars.