INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup half-and-half
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2/3 cup melted unsalted butter
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2 cups milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, optional
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3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pans
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 large eggs
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chips
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2 cups pureed cooked beets (can be canned)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract