Three Layer Brownies

Three Layer Brownies

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First Layer:

1 cup flour

2/3 cup oil, hot

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 squares unsweetened chocolate

3/4 tsp salt

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup nuts, optional

Second Layer:

1/4 cup butter

3 TB milk

2 TB instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups powdered sugar

Third Layer:

4 squares semi sweet chocolate

1 tsp butter

First Layer: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 7x11" or 8x10" pan.  Melt the chocolate in the oil over a double boiler.  Mix well.  Sift flour with the salt and baking powder.  Beat in the eggs.  Mix in the oil and chocolate.  Add the flour all at once and stir in nuts (optional).  Turn into prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes.  Cool.

Second Layer: Cream together all the ingredients and spread over cooled first layer.  Allow to set for about 30 minutes.

Third Layer:  Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and add butter and blend well.  Spread over the second layer.  You will need to spread carefully so you don't disturb the second layer.

Recipe Source: Lillian Ulmer