Raspberry Truffle Brownies

From Taste of Home 

On the outside, these look like traditional brownies. When people bite in, though, are they surprised! It's almost like eating a rich filled chocolate candy. My husband and I are both teachers. We have two children, 7 and 3.


Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling


Makes
about 2-1/2 dozen 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

FILLING:

• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup seedless red raspberry jam

GLAZE:

• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

• In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended. Dissolve coffee granules in water; add to egg mixture. Beat in chocolate until well blended. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into chocolate mixture just until blended.
• Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool on a wire rack.
• For filling, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in jam; stir in melted chocolate. Spread over cooled brownies.
• For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over filling. Chill before cutting. Store in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 171 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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