Kahlua Fudge Brownies
from the Dove’s Nest Waxahachie, Texas
yields 15 servings
Submitted by Phyllis Welch (T Dennard's Sister)
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. butter
1-1/2 T. instant espresso powder
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. flour
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 T. Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur
2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
*Melt chocolate with the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add the espresso powder, stirring until dissolved.
*Stir in the sugar. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, salt, vanilla and Kahlua, mixing well.
*Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Spread in a greased and floured 9x13 baking pan.
*Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. or until the center is set. Cut into squares to serve.