Awesome Brownies Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Brownies

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur

How to Make Awesome Brownies

1. Melt 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder together in the microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth) or over a double boiler.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and frothy.
4. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar to the beaten eggs, beating until well combined.
5. Add the melted cocoa mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
9. The batter will be thick.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
11. Do not overbake!
12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
13. Enjoy!