Mocha Buttercream Brownie Bars Recipe

Mocha Buttercream Brownie Bars

• Yield: 24 bars
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Bars:

• Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
• 1 (19.5 oz.) package Pillsbury Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
• 1/2 cup Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Frosting:

• 1 tablespoon Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee Crystals
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

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1. Preheat your oven to 350F and spray a 13x9-inch pan with Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Mix the brownie batter per package directions, adding oil, water, eggs, and a warm hint of cinnamon for extra depth. Spread evenly and get ready for chocolate bliss!
2. Bake 20 minutes until the center is just setthese fudgy bars bake fast for maximum indulgence. Cool completely on a wire rack while you dream of that creamy topping.
3. Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water for rich mocha flavor. Beat in powdered sugar, softened butter, cocoa, vanilla, and salt until silky smooth. Frost the cooled brownies generously, then chill at least 1 hour until set. Slice into 24 decadent bars and watch them disappear!