Awesome Brownies

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.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 brownies

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 14  tablespoons  cocoa (1 c. less 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 1⁄2 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!