Walnut Fudge Brownies

Chef mariajane's Note:

Here is another fantastic Brownie recipe, for the chocolate lover - this brownie recipe is simply delicious!!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 bars

• 3 eggs , separated
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine , softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 3 unsweetened chocolate squares , melted, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped
• powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; grease bottom only. In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form;.
2. set aside.
3. In large bowl using same beaters, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar; beat well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve 1 teaspoons instant coffee in hot water. Add dissolved coffee, melted chocolate, and vanilla to butter mixture; blend well, Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Fold in beaten egg whites, Spread in prepared pan.
4. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until set. Do not overbake. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For easy removal from pan, carefully lift brownies by foil lining,. Cut into bars.