Monday, June 12, 2006

Fudgy Orange Hazelnut Brownies

Brownies
1 cup sugar
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 eggs
1 cup Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts

Frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 350º F. Grease 9-inch square pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add cocoa, 1 tablespoon orange peel and eggs; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in hazelnuts. Spread in greased pan. Bake at 350º F for 23 to 33 minutes or until firm to touch. Do not overbake. Cool completely.

In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon orange peel and enough milk for desired spreading consistency; blend until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. 24 bars.

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