Mochachino Brownies

Ingredients:

Brownies:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (not spread)
• 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
• 1 cup sugar
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• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Icing:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 Tbsp. coffee liqueur or cold strong coffee
• Cinnamon

Directions:

Brownies:

Melt butter and chocolate together. Add coffee powder. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Add flour and stir to combine. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., for about 40 minutes. Cool completely before icing.

Icing:

In a small bowl beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until smooth. Beat in liqueur (or cold coffee) to combine. Spread icing over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle cinnamon over top. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

Source: Recipe from a newsletter of specialty coffee beans.

By Connie from Cotter, AR