Mudslide Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Combine butter and chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water; stir until both are melted and combined then set aside to cool.
4. 4
   In the bowl of your stand mixer, whisk the eggs with the sugar until frothy and a pale yellow color.
5. 5
   Add in the dry ingredients, melted chocolate mixture, liquers and vodka and combine; fold in the nuts if you are using them.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased 13x9 inch pan and bake in the preheated 350 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool brownies in the pan.
8. 8
   Prepare the Kahlua Glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and 3 Tbsp Kahlua in a bowl until smooth.
9. 9
   Pour the glaze over the cool brownies while still in the pan.
10. 10
    Garnish with the coffee beans, if desired.
11. 11
    Cut into squares and serve.