Chocolate Kahlua Brownie Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Kahlua Brownie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: For Crust; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup cold butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; For Brownie layer; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as kahlua; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; For Frosting; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur (Kahlua); 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

For Crust
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
For Brownie layer
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
2 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as kahlua
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For Frosting
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
1 -2 tablespoon milk

1
For crust, stir together the 2/3 cup flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
2
Using a pastry blender, cut in the 1/3 cup butter until pieces are the size of fine crumbs.
3
Stir in the 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans.
4
Press mixture into an ungreased 9x9 pan; set aside.
5
For brownie layer, in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the 1/4 cup butter, shortening and chocolate, stirring until smooth.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
8
Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar and granulated sugar.
9
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition just until combined.
10
Stir in the 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, the 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla, and salt.
11
Add the 1/2 cup flour and stir just until moistened.
12
Pour batter over crust.
13
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean with crumbs clinging to it.
14
Cool brownies in pan on wire rack.
15
For frosting, stir together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and the 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur.
16
Stir in enough of the 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to make a spreading consistency.
17
Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Crust, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup cold butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Kahlua Brownie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Kahlua Brownie Bars

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