Maple-Frosted Brownies

Name: Maple-Frosted Brownies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 44 min
Total time: 1 h 29 min
Yield: 9 large brownies
Ingredients: 1 (19 1/2 ounce) package brownie mix; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons maple extract; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, preferably lightly toasted; 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons maple extract

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I love maple and chocolate."

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Ready In:: 1hr 29mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 9 large brownies

ingredients

1 (19 1/2 ounce) package brownie mix
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
¹⁄₄ cup water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons maple extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, preferably lightly toasted
Maple Frosting
1 ¹⁄₂ cups sifted powdered sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons maple extract

directions

Preheat oven to 350°; place oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and maple extract with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 40-44 minutes or until pick comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Frosting: in a bowl, beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and maple flavoring until smooth.
Spread frosting over cooled brownies; cut into square; store in refrigerator.