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avocado brownies with english toffee & hazelnuts

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
@DrBannworth
Cape Coral, FL

Avocado Brownies were introduced to me by a veteran baker, Pat. I had previously made Black Bean Brownies, and I figured I would try my hand at these creamy ones. These are sure to delight, so eat up before they are all gone!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10 brownies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For avocado brownies with english toffee & hazelnuts

  • AVOCADO BROWNIES
  • 1
    avocado, ripe
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    precreamed shortening
  • 2 oz
    unsweetened dark chocolate, melted in 2 tbsp milk
  • 4 Tbsp
    hersey's special dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp
    instant coffee powder
  • 1 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    english toffee pieces
  • 1/4 c
    dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c
    chopped hazelnuts
  • AVOCADO FROSTING
  • 1
    avocado, ripe
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 pkg
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 2 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • green colored sugar, optional
  • halloween decor, optional
  • a few drops of green food coloring, optional

How To Make avocado brownies with english toffee & hazelnuts

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter, eggs, and sugars for about 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Add avocado and vanilla. Continue to beat.
  • 3
    Then add flour, coffee, cocoa, and salt. Beat well for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Fold in toffee and chips. When well mixed, pour into a Pyrex casserole dish pre-sprayed with Baker's Joy.
  • 5
    Sprinkle hazelnuts atop.
  • 6
    Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes. Until sides pull away a bit and center is set and when toothpick is inserted, comes out clean.
  • 7
    Let cool totally before inverting and slicing.
  • 8
    To make frosting, place all frosting ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat well. Refrigerate while you wait. Then fill a piping bag, and pipe in swirls atop cooled, cut brownies. Optionally, sprinkle with green colored sugar.
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