Irish Coffee Brownies

Tis truly a leprechaun's delight and it could likely be yours too.

Steps

Heat granulated sugar , butter or margarine , and 1 / 2 cup cocoa powder in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter or margarine melts , stirring constantly.

Remove from heat.

Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Beat lightly just until combined.

Stir together flour , baking powder , and baking soda in a bowl.

Set aside.

Stir together milk and 1 / 4 cup whiskey.

Stir in coffee crystals.

Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the chocolate mixture , beating by hand after each addition.

Stir in nuts.

Pour into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

Bake in a 350 degree f oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Meanwhile , for the irish coffee glaze , stir together sifted powdered sugar , 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder , 1 tablespoon irish whiskey , and 1-1 / 4 teaspoons vanilla.

Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons brewed coffee until of drizzling consistency.

If desired , sprinkle with .

Ingredients

granulated sugar, butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, milk, irish whiskey, instant coffee crystals, walnuts, powdered sugar, brewed coffee