* Exported from MasterCook * Brownie and Ice Cream Sandwiches with Chocolate Recipe By : Bon Appetit, Sep 1995 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 c Sugar -- +2 tb 1/2 c Unsalted butter 1/4 c Water 10 oz Bittersweet chocolate -- chopped 3 lg Eggs 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 c Flour -- +2 tb 1 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 ts Salt 3/4 c Macadamia nuts -- chopped 1 1/2 qt Vanilla ice cream -- up to 2 qt, - softened slightly Sauce: 8 oz Bitterswet or semisweet - chocolate -- chopped 1/2 c Hot coffee -OR- 1 1/2 ts Instant espresso powder -- - dissolved in: 1/2 c Water -- hot 6 tb Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) For Brownies: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 17-1/4 x 11-1/2 x 1" baking sheet with parchment. Bring sugar, butter, and water to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt, then nuts. Spread batter over prepared sheet. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. Freeze until firm. Cut around brownie to loosen. Turn out onto work surface. Peel off parchment. Trim brownied to 16x10" rectangle; cut in half crosswise, making two 8x10" rectangles. Place 1 rectangle on baking sheet. Cover brownie with ice cream. Freeze until slightly firm. Lightly score top of remaining brownie in half lengthwise, then score across in 2" sections, marking ten 2x4" rectangles. Press scored brownie atop ice cream, scored side up. Freeze until ice cream is firm, at least 4 hours. Cut brownie along marked lines into 10 sandwiches. For Sauce: Stir chocolate and coffee in saucepan over low heat until smooth. Add liqueur. Serve sandwiches with sauce. Formatted by: Norma Wrenn MSN Posted by: LD Goss - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -