chocolate bars
Gooey, chocolatey bars. Perfect for a crowd
prep time
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 5 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 - eggs
- FROSTING
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 5 teaspoons baking cocoa
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup crushed, toasted almonds (optional)
How To Make chocolate bars
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Step 1In small pot bring water, butter and oil to a boil.
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Step 2In a mixing bowl (not plastic) , mix flour, sugar, cocoa and soda.
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Step 3Stir in hot liquids, stirring well until sides let go of bowl. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla, then beat in eggs well.
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Step 4Pour into greased cookie sheet (approx 11"x 17" or a bit smaller) with sides at least 1 inch. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size of pan.I
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Step 5Frosting: Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, then remove from stove. Stir in confectioner's sugar anc crushed almonds. Spread on cake while still very warm. Cool before cutting up. Keep in fridge, especially on hot days.
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