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West Coast Brownies

Recipe #274903 | 35 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 12 -16 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: DeSouter

I think I picked this recipe up from one of Maida Heatter's books. Wherever it came from, these are lovely, sophisticated brownies that have a kiss of espresso flavor, making them a perfect adult treat and a sure thing for garnering compliments.

Posted on: Dec 30, 2007

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 extra large egg
  • tablespoons Kahlua or coffee liqueur
  • 1/4 cup espresso powder
  • cup sweet butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • tablespoon vanilla extract
  • cup mini chocolate chip
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnut or pecan (or any nuts you like)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Line a 9 x 13" baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with Pam.
    2. 2
      Cream butter, sugars, beating well.
    3. 3
      Add eggs, Kahlua, vanilla and espresso powder.
    4. 4
      Add chocolate, then dry ingredients, nuts and chocolate chips.
    5. 5
      Turn mixture into the prepared baking pan.
    6. 6
      Bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 25 minutes. The brownies will feel very soft when done. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
    7. 7
      Let brownies cool in pan for 15 minutes then move to cool on a wire rack.
    8. 8
      Wrap each brownie in wax paper, cellophane or fancy foil squares found in the candy making section.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (101g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    Calories 456
    Calories from Fat 247 (54%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 27.5g 42%
    Saturated Fat 14.5g 72%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 81mg 27%
    Sodium 129mg 5%
    Potassium 237mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrate 50.7g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 2.5g 9%
    Sugars 35.0g
    Protein 5.3g 10%
    Vitamin A 521mcg 10%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 3%
    Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 41mg 4%
    Iron 2mg 14%

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