Rich expresso brownie bars

 
                         Rich Expresso Brownie Bars
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----BROWNIES-----
    3       Oz           Unsweetened chocolate -- 3 sq
    2       Oz           Semisweet chocolate -- 2 sq
      1/2   C            Shortening -- 'Golden' flavour
    2                    Eggs
    1                    Egg yolk
    1 1/4   C            Brown sugar -- firmly packed
      3/4   C            Flour, all purpose
      1/4   Ts           Baking powder
      1/3   C            Pecans -- coarsely chopped
                         -toasted
                         -----CREAM CHEESE TOPPING-----
   12       Oz           Cream cheese -- 375 g.
    1       C            Icing sugar -- confectioner's
                         -sifted
    2       T            Coffee, instant
    1       T            Coffee liqueur
    1                    Egg
    1                    Egg white
    1       Oz           Semisweet chocolate -- 1 sq
    1       T            Vegetable oil
 
   BROWNIE:
   Melt chocolate squares and shortening over hot water, cool. Beat 2 whole
   eggs, 1 egg yolk and sugar on highest speed of electric mixer for 5
   minutes. Fold in chocolate mixture and remaining ingredients. Pour into
   greased and floured 13 X 9 inch pan; chill for 30 minutes.
   CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
   Combine cream cheese, icing sugar, instant coffee, liqueur, whole egg and
   the remaining egg white. Beat at lowest speed of electric mixer until well
   blended. Spread over batter in pan. Melt chocolate square and oil; cool to
   room temperature. Pipe chocolate in lines, 3/4" apart horizontally down
   length of pan. Using toothpick, start from bottom corner of pan and draw
   it back and forth at 1/2" intervals vertically to create "feather effect".
   Bake at 325F for 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set. Cool.
   Cut into bars or squares. Store any leftover bars in refrigerator.
   MAKES: APPROX 32 BARS
  
 
 
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