These are a FUDGY sort of brownie (the best kind)… not a cakey brownie to be found in this bunch. This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog: Fudgy Kahlua Brownies.
KAHLUA BROWNIES W/ BROWNED BUTTER KAHLUA ICING
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BROWNIES:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1½ cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup + 2 Tbsp. Kahlua (or another coffee liqueur), divided
ICING:
¼ cup butter (½ stick)
2 Tbs kahlua
1 Tbs whipping cream
2¼ cups powdered sugar (more or less)- sift after measuring
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Prepare brownies: In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (pan shouldn’t 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.
4. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, 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.
5. 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. of kahlua. Let brownies cool completely. I like to refrigerate them after they have cooled down a bit.
6. 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, wipe clean after each cut, and you’ll get nice, clean cuts.
Yield: 16 brownie bites
Cooking Tips
*Store brownies in covered container. They’re best if eaten within a couple of days.
18 Comments
That’s one tall fudgey wicked looking brownie, and the icing just takes it over thetop! I must make it! Thanks for posting it!
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Oh my gosh, these look incredible, Lori! Would love some right now. Can’t decide what sounds better–the Kahlua or the browned butter!
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I just ’stumbled upon’ your site and I think this is the most excited that I’ve been about a recipe on a food blog. I’m thinking these have “Father’s Day” written all over them. So pantry friendly. Looking forward to getting to know your blog better. It’s so cute!
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The brownies look incredible, dense and fudgy! And, who could resist browned butter icing? Perfect for father’s day!
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Awesome Job on the these BROWNIES!
I Love all the PHOTOS you have on your site, it make me hungry and wanting to visit your site more and more. job well done!!!!!!!!!
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I love your icing idea. Browned butter Kahlua icing….yum!
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Ok, I cheated. I used a box mix but used kahlua instead of the water. But I did make the brown butter kahlua frosting. YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK TO REGULAR PLAIN OL’ DUMB FROSTING AGAIN.
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That looks really naughty. Nice photography!
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OMG! Made a double batch this weekend and took some to work! Had to beat one guy off with a stick! Never been so relaxed on a Monday morning…Kahlua brownies and coffee. This could become a tradition!
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OMG! I am in so in love with these! I had a friend invite us over for dinner she asked if I wanted anything special and I sent her your recipe and I’m in love! This changes my entire outlook on brownies = )
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Thank you! Will make these for 25 people Saturday!
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Made these for the super bowl they were a big hit, very delicious!
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I made these last night and they were divine! had to bring the rest in to the office so we wouldn’t eat them all!
The brown butter frosting gave me LIFE!!!! Gonna use it on some cupcakes this weekend. This recipe definitely added to the arsenal!
Love Love Love your site!
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This icing inspired an amazing browned butter espresso icing for my brownies. Loved it.
http://aepie.blogspot.com/2010/03/brownies-with-browned-butter-espresso.html
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Thank you very much for recipe. I made my first brownies ever and they are delicious!
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I made these for my office – everyone LOVED them! Thank you!
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Thanks for the recipe. I have made them 3x already and everyone loves it.
It’s so easy to cut into bars.
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Although I love the original version of these brownies, I just made them with Chambord Raspberry Liquer, and they were just as amazing!
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