*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                   Bittersweet Chocolate Walnut Squares

Recipe By     : 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5
Serving Size  : 25   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      C             Flour
   1      Stick         Butter Or Margarine (Plus 2 Tbs) -- cut-up and softened
   3      Tbsp          Brown Sugar
   1 1/2  Tsp           Vanilla Extract
     1/2  C             Heavy Cream
   3      Oz            Bittersweet Or Semisweet Chocolate -- cut-up
   1                    Egg
   1      Tsp           Instant Espresso Powder
     1/3  C             Granulated Sugar
   1 1/2  tbsp          Cornstarch
   1      C             Walnuts -- chopped
                        Powdered Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. To prepare crust, in a food processor, combine 
flour, 1 stick butter, and brown sugar. Process until blended. Add vanilla 
and process until dough clings together in a ball. Press evenly into 
bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Refrigerate while 
preparing topping.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine cream, chocolate, and remaining 2 Tbs 
butter. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts 
and mixture is smooth. remove from heat; let cool slightly. With wire 
whisk, beat in egg, expresso powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch 
until well blended. Stir in walnuts.
3. Pour chocolate mixture over chilled crust. Bake 20 to 25 mins, or until 
set. Let cool in pan. Cut into 25 squares. Sift powdered sugar over top. 
Store in refrigerator.


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