Mocha Brownies

 

1

box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box

2

teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals

1 1/4

teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals

2

teaspoons very hot water

1 1/3

cups powdered sugar

4

teaspoons butter or margarine, softened

1

to 2 teaspoons water

3

tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

3/4

teaspoon shortening

• 1 Heat oven to 350ºF (325ºF for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on brownie mix box--except stir 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules into batter. Spread batter in pan.
• 2 Bake as directed on brownie mix box. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 3 In medium bowl, dissolve 1 1/4 teaspoons instant coffee in hot water. Stir in remaining frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies.
• 4 In small microwavable bowl, place 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds; stir. Drizzle over frosting. For 25 brownies, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows. Store tightly covered.