Trilevel Brownies
"This crowd pleaser features two layers of creamy chocolate and chewy oatmeal cookie-like layer. Walnut halves (or your favorite holiday candy) make a tasty topper."
photo by seesko
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Yields:
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32 Brownies
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1⁄2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- walnut halves (optional)
directions
- FOR BOTTOM LAYER:.
- stir together oats, the 1/2 cup flour, the brown sugar, and baking soda.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter.
- Pat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
- FOR MIDDLE LAYER:.
- Stir together egg, granulated sugar, the 2/3 cup flour, the milk, the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 ounce melted chocolate, the 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the baking powder until smooth.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Spread batter over baked layer in pan.
- Bake about 25 minutes more or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Set on a wire rack while preparing top layer.
- FOR TOP LAYER:.
- In a medium saucepan heat and stir 1 ounce chocolate and the 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
- Stir in enough hot water (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make a mixture that is almost pourable.
- Spread over brownies.
- If desired, garnish with walnut halves.
- Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 32 brownies.
- *Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake brownies as directed. Frost and cool. Cover and store at room temperature for up to 1 day.
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Reviews
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The little extra effort was really worth it for the great taste these brownies have! A nice change from regular brownies! -
Absolutely brilliant! The three layers were all delicious and went well together: a flapjack type crust, brownie (I used slivered almonds instead of walnuts) and a melt-in-your mouth chocolate topping...what more can you ask for? Thanks! -
These are very rich and yummy. I followed the recipe exactly, but did make a few mistakes. I don't think I cooked the bottom layer long enough, because when I poured the middle layer on, parts of it mixed together. Oh well, still tasted great. Thanks Annacia for another great recipe. Made for photo tag. -
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I agree with Vale, with a little I mean little extra effort, definately was worth it. Cooking time right on the dot, and love that little crunch of the oats in it. Made for a great dessert. Made for PRMR tag.
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Absolutely brilliant! The three layers were all delicious and went well together: a flapjack type crust, brownie (I used slivered almonds instead of walnuts) and a melt-in-your mouth chocolate topping...what more can you ask for? Thanks!
