MACADAMIA NUT BROWNIES

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 1/4 cup flour, divided
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 sq. unsweet chocolate
• 2 lg eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Stir together oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and salt. Press into a 9" pan and bake at 350* for 10 minutes.

Melt together 1/3 cup butter and chocolate squares. Set aside. Beat eggs until thick and pale. Add sugar and vanilla, stir well. Stir in chocolate mixture then remaining 3/4 cup flour and nuts. Pour over oatmeal crust and bake for another 25 minutes. Cool completely then frost with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-1 1/2 tbsp cream or milk
• 1/4 tsp almond extract

Beat butter then add sugar and milk beating until creamy. Adjust milk depending on desired consistency.

NOTE: Using really good vanilla in your baking makes a tremendous difference. I love using Pure Vanilla Extract, Double-Strength, from Penzeys Spices and even though it's double strength I use close to the called for amount in a recipe. It makes all the difference in the taste of the dessert.

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