Double chocolate brownies

Double chocolate brownies


Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold margarine or butter
1 can (14-ounce size) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 bar (8-ounce size) milk chocolate, broken into chunks
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.

In bowl, combine 1 cup flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press on bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.

In another bowl, beat condensed milk, cocoa, egg, remaining 1/4 cup flour, vanilla and baking powder. Mix in chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread over prepared crust. Bake 20 minutes or until set.

Cool and lift out of pan. For hearts, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter or cut around a cardboard heart template using a knife. Decorate with icing or gels if desired. Store covered.