Awesome Brownies

Evelyn in KC's Note:

These brownies soothe the most intense chocolate cravings. You can't taste the coffee liqueur; it adds depth and richness. They lend themselves to multiple variations, too! I've added raspberry chips, nuts, etc., all with great success.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 brownies

• 1 cup shortening
• 14 tablespoons cocoa (1 c. less 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 ½ cups flour , sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄3; cup coffee liqueur

Directions:

1. Melt shortening and cocoa together in the microwave or over a double boiler.
2. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs.
4. Add sugar to eggs and mix.
5. Add cocoa mixture to egg mixture.
6. Add vanilla extract and coffee liqueur to cocoa/egg mixture.
7. Add flour mixture, and stir until mixed.
8. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 cake pan.
9. The batter will be thick.
10. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
11. Do not overbake.
12. Put brownies on a cool surface, such as a protected countertop, after removing them from the oven so that they do not continue to cook.
13. Bon appetit!

Reviews

[MISSIB]

Made these tonite as well as the other ones and these were very good. Easy to make. Will keep handy.