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Alabama Chocolate-Praline Jumbo Christmas Mud Squares
Yield: 16 squares 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup butter (or margarine), melted 12 ounce jar commercial caramel-flavored topping 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup butter or margarine 4 - 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chocolate Frosting 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine 2 Tablespoons cocoa 2 Tablespoons water 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Garnishes Sifted powdered sugar (optional) Pecan halves (optional) Candied cherries (optional) Combine first four ingredients, stirring well. Press crumb mixture into bottom of a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 F for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly. Combine caramel topping and 3 Tablespoons flour, stirring well. Spread topping on crust to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan. Set aside. Combine 1 cup butter and unsweetened chocolate in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat until melted. Stir in sugar and next 3 ingredients; pour mixture over reserved caramel topping in pan. Bake at 350 F. for 50 minutes. Cool slightly and spread with Chocolate Frosting. Lightly sift powdered sugar over frosting, if desired. Garnish with pecan halves and candied cherries, if desired. To make the frosting, combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Yield: About 1 cup. Source: Advertisement for Southern Living's 'Christmas with Southern Living 1987' and 'Christmas Cookies Cookbook.' -- Rec.food.recipes is moderated by Patricia D. Hill at . Only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please allow several days for your submission to appear. Archives: http://www.cdkitchen.com/rfr/ http://recipes.alastra.com/ |
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