COWBOY BROWNIES

COWBOY BROWNIES
BROWNIES

1/4 cup butter
2 ounces QUALITY unsweetened chocolate
2 LARGE eggs
pinch sea salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon PURE vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup caramel bits
1/2 cup chopped nuts – OPTIONAL – (pecans or walnuts)

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Spray 9×9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Add butter and chocolate to double boiler, melting together until smooth.
  • When chocolate mixture is cool add eggs one at a time and salt, stirring to combine until creamy.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add the flour and cocoa, stirring until JUST combined.
  • Fold in caramel bits and raisins as well as nuts if you are using them.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread smooth.
  • Set aside while you prepare the cheesecake layer.

CHEESECAKE LAYER
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 LARGE egg
1 teaspoon PURE vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate mini chips

  • Cream together the cream cheese, butter, cornstarch and sweetened condensed milk until fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  • Pour this layer over the brownie layer and spread smooth.
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the cheesecake layer.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes until cooked though and brownies are set.
  • Prepare icing just before brownies come out of the oven.

ICING
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened QUALITY cocoa
1/4 cup WHOLE milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon PURE vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts – OPTIONAL – (pecans or walnuts)

  • Beat the butter, cocoa, milk, powdered sugar and vanilla together until smooth.
  • Spread icing on the brownies as soon as you remove them from the oven.
  • Sprinkle with nuts if you are using them.
  • Let stand until cool.
  • Cover any leftovers with saran and refrigerate.

NOTES: Good QUALITY chocolate, cocoa and vanilla make ALL the difference in the flavor of a good baked product 😀

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