Rec. Cappuccino/Cinnamon Brownie Bites with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Cappuccino/Cinnamon Brownie Bites

Brownies are often enjoyed with ice cream and a cup of coffee.

Here, the coffee is in the brownie and the ice cream is nixed for a smooth frosting.

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

2 large eggs

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 stick of unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla

Non-stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Dissolve espresso in 1 tablespoon hot water. Melt chocolate, butter, and espresso paste using a double boiler.

In a separate bowl mix the sugar, vanilla, and eggs; add to chocolate mixture.

Next, fold in flour and salt, followed by the nuts.

Spray 9-inch, square cake pan with cooking spray and pour in mixture.

Bake approximately 20 minutes. Makes 18-24 depending on size.

cinnamon cream cheese frosting

4 ounces cream cheese

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Blend cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. Add vanilla and cinnamon; mix until just incorporated.

Source: Heather Moore, Rustique, Northville

 
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