Raspberry Truffle Brownies1/2 cup butter or margarine1. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips over low heat. Cool slightly. 2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Dissolve coffee crystals in water; add to egg mixture with melted chocolate. Mix well. 3. Combine baking powder and flour; stir into chocolate mixture. Spread in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool. 4. For filling, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; cool. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy; add confectioner's sugar and jam. Stir in melted chocolate, spread over cooled brownies. 5. For glaze, melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips and shortening. Drizzle over filling. Chill before cutting. Store in refrigerator. Makes 5 dozen. Edie Smigel, 165 Lyle Drive, Hermitage |
