Circle of Friends Cookbook 25 Brownie & Bar Recipes

1/2 c. butter, softened 1 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 1-1/2 c. baking soda 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 c. apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 c. chopped nuts In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; stir in vanilla and egg. chopped nuts In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; stir in vanilla and egg.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in apples and nuts. Spread batter in a greased 9"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Makes one dozen.

18-1/4 oz. pkg. German chocolate cake mix 3/4 c. butter, melted 2/3 c. chocolate-covered caramel nougat candy bars, thinly sliced In a bowl, combine dry cake mix, butter and condensed milk. chocolate-covered caramel nougat candy bars, thinly sliced In a bowl, combine dry cake mix, butter and condensed milk.

Press half of batter into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; arrange candy bar slices over top. Press remaining batter over candy bar layer. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 minutes. Cool; cut into squares.

Makes 16 to 20.

1 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/3 c. baking cocoa 1 t. vanilla extract 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Combine sugar, butter, cocoa and coffee granules in a saucepan. chopped walnuts Combine sugar, butter, cocoa and coffee granules in a saucepan.

Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until just combined. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt; fold in nuts. Spread batter in a greased 9"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until set.

Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread Mocha Frosting over cooled brownies; slice into bars. Makes one dozen. Mocha Frosting: 3 T. butter, softened 1/4 c. powdered sugar, divided 2 to 3 T. milk 1/2 t. vanilla extract Beat butter until fluffy with an electric mixer on medium speed; add cocoa. vanilla extract Beat butter until fluffy with an electric mixer on medium speed; add cocoa.

Gradually beat in one cup powdered sugar. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar and additional milk if needed to make a spreading consistency.