Unbeatable Mississippi Mud Bars
You've probably heard of Mississippi Mud cakes and Mississippi Mud pies, but what about a dessert bar recipe variation? Follow this easy recipe for Unbeatable Mississippi Mud Bars and learn how to make an easy-to-share version of this delicious dessert. Your friends and family will be begging you for the recipe once they try a piece.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- 2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Extend end of foil 1 inch over sides of pan, grease and flour foil, and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup butter.
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Stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cups cocoa.
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Remove pan from heat and beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended.
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Stir in flour and pecans until well blended.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan on wire rack.
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To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder.
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Beat in butter and vanilla until smooth.
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Beat in enough milk until fluffy and spreadable.
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Using ends of foil, lift brownie layer from pan. Spread top with frosting.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
- Cut into 2 by 1 inch bars and store in air tight container.