These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- filling:
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- topping:
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
- 3/4 cup chopped salted roasted pistachios
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg until blended.
- Spread brownie batter over hot crust. Bake until center is set, 14-16 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Spread melted chocolate over top; sprinkle with pistachios. Let stand until set. Cut into 36 bars.
