Kahlua Brownies

Directions

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   To make the brownies:
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   Melt together the butter and baking chocolate in a double boiler or microwavable bowl, stirring frequently.
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   Pour into mixing bowl and let cool while you are collecting all your other ingredients.
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   To the chocolate mixture, add the eggs and beat well.
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   Then add the vanilla, kahlua and coffee crystals and mix well.
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   Beat in the sugar, flour, salt and baking powder until well mixed.
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   Scrape into a buttered 9x13 baking dish.
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   Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes; do not overbake or the brownies will be dry.
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   Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
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    For frosting:
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    To melt the chocolate squares, I like to use a 1 cup glass measuring cup in the microwave; stirring often and using short time periods.
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    To slightly cooled chocolate, stir in vanilla, kahlua, and coffee crystals.
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    In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
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    Alternately add sugar and chocolate mixture , beating until smooth.
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    Add salt to taste (the saltiness should just bring out the sweetness, not overpower it).
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    Spread over cooled brownies.