Shelly's Recipe

DEEP DARK ESPRESSO TURBO SQUARES

Category: Desserts

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1 cup flour
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 to 1/2 cup instant espresso powder
3/4 tsp baking powder
Powdered sugar (optional garnish)

Preheat oven to 350 and spray an 11 X 7-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Stir together brown sugar, butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining ingredients except powdered sugar, stirring until just combined.

Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars. Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving, if you like. Makes 18 bars.