Chewy Kahlua Brownies

These thinner, chewier brownies have the rich chocolate flavor I crave. The Kahlua provides a rum and coffee accent that makes these very special.

Makes 9 medium brownies.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 c vegetable shortening
• 3/4 c granulated sugar
• 1/3 c Dutch processed unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 c all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp Kahlua liqueur
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9 x 9 x2 inch baking dish or similar.
2. In a heavy pot, melt shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar; stir another 1-2 minutes to dissolve sugar. Set aside.
3. In large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt.
4. In small bowl, beat egg, Kahlua, and vanilla.
5. To dry ingredients, add egg mixture; blend well..
6. Pour in shortening mixture; stir until batter is glossy.
7. Using a rubber spatula, spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan, smoothing top.
8. Bake 18 minutes or until firm when touched lightly in center.
9. Cool in pan upon a wire rack. Slice in 9 pieces. Best when fully cooled!