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Black Walnut Fudge Brownies



from California Sizzles
Easy and Distinctive Recipes for a Vibrant Lifestyle


INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
12 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 teaspoon black walnut extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

TO PREPARE:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Sift together flour, salt and baking soda.  Set aside.
3.  Combine butter, sugar, egg, butter flavoring and 1/2
    teaspoon of the vanilla.  Add flour mixture and oats.
    Reserving half of the mixture, press remaining half
    into greased 8-inch square pan.  Set aside.
4.  Heat milk, shortening and chocolate over low heat until
    chocolate is melted.  Remove from heat and stir in
    remaining teaspoon vanilla, black walnut extract and
    walnuts.  Spread over oat mixture in pan.  Place small
    spoonfuls of reserved oat mixture over chocolate layer
    and smooth together to cover.
5.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Cool completely and cut into
    2-inch squares.

YIELDS:  16 brownies