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Double Chocolate Grand Marnier Brownies Recipe

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The enticing flavor of orange liqueur permeates delicious brownies made with two kinds of chocolate. It is an upscale dessert that is fast and easy to make.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Brownies:
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier®
  • Frosting:
  • 2 squares semisweet chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier®
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preparation:

For the Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8- x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Melt unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and butter in the top of a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans and pour into prepared pan.

Bake for 25 minutes. Brush Grand Marnier® evenly over the top of the warm brownies as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool completely to room temperature before frosting.

For the Frosting:
Melt chocolates and butter in the top of a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in cream and Grand Marnier®, then beat in confectioners' sugar by hand. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Chill for 30 minutes to set frosting or let rest in a cool place overnight.

Yield: 16 brownies

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