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Kahlúa Brownies with Cinnamon

If you love brownies, try Kahlúa brownies made from scratch. The irresistible flavor combination and fudgy texture may make them your new favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Cookies & Bars
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup Kahlúa
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon granulated or sanding sugar for sprinkling on top, if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 8″ square pan with nonstick cooking spray, line with parchment with overhang, and spray parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, Kahlúa, and egg.
    1 cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil, ¼ cup Kahlúa, 1 large egg
  • In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cocoa, espresso powder, cinnamon, salt). Stir chocolate chips into dry ingredients.
    ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (see note).
    1 teaspoon granulated or sanding sugar for sprinkling on top, if desired
  • Let cool completely. Lift brownies out of pan using parchment paper. Cut into 16 servings.

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Notes

  • Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Topping alternatives: Cool brownies completely and top with sifted powdered sugar, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or ice cream and hot fudge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

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