Kahlua Brownies

I really loved these brownies...one friend said that the Kahlua wasn't strong enough, but I could definitely tell it apart from other brownies. Another friend, who has never tried Kahlua so didn't know, thought these brownies were the best I've made (though I think he's only tried one other recipe...but oh well, compliment none the less!). Though I am still searching for my favorite plain brownie recipe, these Kahlua brownies are excellent!







Kahlua Brownies
Recipe by Mary Kennedy, found here

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup melted butter, divided
1/4 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup Kahlua
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation:
Directions for chocolate brownies
In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water and Kahlua; stir until well blended. Stir in sugar, beaten eggs and remaining 1/3 cup butter. Stir in flour and salt. Stir nuts and the chocolate chips into chocolate brownies batter. Pour chocolate brownie batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until chocolate brownies are firm and begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool before cutting into squares.