Shelly's Recipe

KAHLUA BROWNIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER KAHLUA ICING

Category: Brownies/Blondies

Brownies:
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11/2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Kahlua (or another coffee liqueur), divided

Icing:
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp kahlua
1 tbsp whipping cream
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (more or less)- sift after measuring

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9 inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (pan should not be touching the water). Place butter and chocolate chips in bowl and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.

In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs and 1/2 cup kahlua. Pour in buttery chocolate mixture and beat until mixed well. Mix in dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until top cracks slightly and toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean (it might be slightly gooey on the bottom of the toothpick- that’s ok!) Remove brownies from oven and immediately brush warm brownies with 2 tbsp kahlua. Let brownies cool completely. (I like to refrigerated them after they have cooled down a bit.)

Prepare Icing: Place butter in saucepan and heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat and add kahlua & whipping cream. Whisk in powdered sugar until you have the consistency that you desire (you should be looking for a thick, smooth icing that is still pourable). Pour on top of cooled brownies and spread to edges to cover completely. Refrigerate until set. Chilled brownies are easiest to cut… use a large, sharp knife and you’ll get nice, clean cuts.