Margaret Farley’s Kahlua Brownies
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Margaret Farley | 📂 Category: Desserts A sophisticated and fudgy brownie recipe featuring Kahlua-soaked raisins and a sweet coffee-infused glaze. These rich treats offer a perfect balance of deep chocolate and aromatic coffee notes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | 15 mins | 16 brownies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 8-inch square pan
- small bowl
- medium saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Brownies
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Raisins | none |
| 1/4 cup | Kahlua | divided |
| 1/2 cup | Butter or Margarine | 1 stick |
| 1 1/2 ounces | Unsweetened Chocolate | squares |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | none |
| 2 | Eggs | large |
| 1 cup | All-purpose Flour | none |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking Powder | none |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt | none |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Instant Coffee Granules | none |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | finely chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Vanilla | none |
For the Kahlua Frosting
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/3 cups | Powdered Sugar | none |
| 1/4 cup | Kahlua | none |
| 1 teaspoon | Milk or Cream | none |
| 2 teaspoons | Water | warm |
| 1 dash | Salt | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square pan.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup raisins and 1/4 cup Kahlua; let stand for 15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate over low heat until smooth; remove from heat.
- Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; let cool slightly.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules.
- Add dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the raisin-Kahlua mixture and 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans.
- Spread batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Frost and Finish
- Combine 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar, 1 dash salt, 2 teaspoons warm water, 1 teaspoon milk or cream, and 1/4 cup Kahlua in a small bowl until smooth.
- Let brownies cool for 15-20 minutes until firm to the touch.
- Spread the frosting over the warm brownies and let cool completely before cutting.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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