Triple Layer Brownies

Name: Triple Layer Brownies
Ingredients: BROWNIES; 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares; 1 cup butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup flour; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; VANILLA-CREAM TOPPING; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 3 teaspoons vanilla; CHOCOLATE GLAZE; 5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate; 1/4 cup butter

16 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

BROWNIES
4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
VANILLA-CREAM TOPPING
1 cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 teaspoons vanilla
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter

Directions

1

Set oven to 350 degrees.
2

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3

For the brownies; using a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate and butter at HIGH heat for about 1-1/2 minutes, or until butter has melted, stirring twice.
4

Add in vanilla, sugar and eggs; stir until blended.
5

Stir in flour and then the chopped walnuts.
6

Transfer batter to prepared baking dish.
7

Bake for about 20-23 minutes.
8

Cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
9

For the vanilla cream topping; in a bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth, then spread over cooled brownies.
10

Refrigerate for 1 hour before spreading with the chocolate glaze.
11

For the chocolate glaze; microwave the chocolate squares with butter on HIGH for about 1-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice; spread evenly over the vanilla cream.
12

Chill for 2 hours before slicing into squares.