Well-Seasoned Cookbook

flavorful recipes perfected over time

Triple Chocolate Valentine's Brownies

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup cold butter

1 (14-oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa   

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 (8-oz) milk chocolate bar, broken into chunks

3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Line 9x13-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.

In bowl, combine 1 cup flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press on the bottom of pan and bake for 15 minutes.

In another bowl, beat Sweetened Condensed Milk, cocoa, egg, remaining 1/4 cup flour, vanilla and baking powder. Mix in chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread over prepared crust. Bake 20 minutes or until set; cool. Use foil to lift out of pan.

For hearts, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter or with a knife cut around waxed paper heart shape, or cut into bars. Decorate with icing or powdered sugar, if desired.