Hidden Pop-Tart Brownies

Hidden Pop-Tart Brownies


Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90 grams)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 5 Pop Tarts

Frosting

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Sprinkles & chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line an 8x8-inch square pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; turn off heat and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter-chocolate mixture and sugar until well combined.  Whisk in egg and water until well combined.  Whisk in flour mixture until just combined.

Spread 1/3 of the batter evenly into pan.  Top with 4 Pop Tarts.  Cut the additional Pop Tart into pieces to fit into the remaining areas.  Spread remaining batter on top.  Bake 20-25 minutes or until set.  Cool completely on a wire rack.

To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy, using a mixer on medium speed; sift in confectioners sugar.  Add vanilla and milk.  Mix until well combined and smooth.  Spread frosting on top of brownies.  Top with sprinkles and chocolate chips.

Makes 9 big brownies