Three-Layer Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter, melted

 

Filling:

1/2 cup butter

2 ounces semisweet chocolate

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup milk 2 %

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Frosting:

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon 2% milk

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour over crust.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on wire rack.

In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.