Double Chocolate Grand Marnier Brownies Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

· Brownies:

· 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 2 squares unsweetened chocolate

· 2 squares semisweet chocolate

· 1/2 cup butter

· 2 eggs

· 1 cup white granulated sugar

· 1 teaspoon vanilla

· 1/2 cup chopped pecans

· 2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier®

· Frosting:

· 2 squares semisweet chocolate

· 2 Tablespoons butter

· 2 Tablespoons cream

· 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier®

· 1 cup confectioners' sugar

PREPARATION:

For the Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8- x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Melt unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and butter in the top of a double-boiler, stirring until smooth.

Remove from heat. Whisk in eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans and pour into prepared pan.

Bake for 25 minutes. Brush Grand Marnier evenly over the top of the warm brownies as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool completely to room temperature before frosting.

For the Frosting:
Melt chocolates and butter in the top of a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in cream and Grand Marnier®, then beat in confectioners' sugar by hand. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Chill for 30 minutes to set frosting or let rest in a cool place overnight.

Yield: 16 brownies