Walnut Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 3 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. 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. 2

   set aside.

3. 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. 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.