Maple-Frosted Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (19 1/2 ounce) package brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons maple extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, preferably lightly toasted
Maple Frosting
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons maple extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0; place oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and maple extract with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 40-44 minutes or until pick comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Frosting: in a bowl, beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and maple flavoring until smooth.
Spread frosting over cooled brownies; cut into square; store in refrigerator.