Recipe: Grand Marnier Brownie Kisses
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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BROWNIES
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
TOPPING
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
5 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet
chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
FOR BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 325F. Line 8x8-inch metal baking pan
with foil. Melt unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter in heavy
medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth; cool slightly.
Whisk sugar, grated orange peel, vanilla extract and salt into
chocolate mixture. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time, then continue whisking
until mixture is velvety. Add flour and whisk just to blend. Transfer
batter to prepared metal baking pan.
Bake brownies until top is just springy to touch and toothpick
inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 35
minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. If necessary, press down on
raised brownie edges to level top. Cool in pan completely.
FOR TOPPING: Bring cream and orange peel to simmer in heavy small
saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Whisk in Grand Marnier. Refrigerate until thick enough to spread,
stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
Spread topping over brownies. Refrigerate until topping is cold,
about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover brownies tightly
and keep refrigerated.) Using foil as aid, lift brownies from pan;
trim edges. Cut into 25 squares. Let brownies stand at room
temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Cuisine: "Bon Appetit"
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Per serving: 77 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (26% calories from
fat); 1g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 29mg Cholesterol; 30mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;
1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
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