Brownie Tassies

Name: Brownie Tassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2 -3 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate piece; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; semisweet chocolate piece (optional)

Submitted by Barb in WNY

"Made this when my son was little, but haven't made in years. I remember these were very good."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 24

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₃ cup sugar
¹⁄₄ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons water
¹⁄₂ cup semisweet chocolate piece
2 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₃ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
semisweet chocolate piece (optional)

directions

In a small bowl stir together flour 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in a 1/3 c butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened.
Form dough into a ball. Divide into 24 small balls. Place balls in an ungreased 1 3/4-inch muffin cups. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of the cups.
In a small saucepan melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon. Divide chocolate mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake in 325°F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until filling is nearly set. Top each with a semi-sweet chocolate piece, if desired. Return to oven for 1 minute, or until chocolate is melted. Cool slightly; loosen and carefully remove tassies from the pan with a narrow spatula.

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I live outside of Buffalo.  My name is Barb. I'm a grandmotherof three. I'm on zaar every day checking out new recipes. And there are some great ones. The picture is my granddaughter Illeana. By img src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg> <IMG alt=/ src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg mce_src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg> my name is Barb. <IMG alt=/ src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg mce_src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg>

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