• Cooking Time: 15-20
• Servings: 12
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons very strong coffee
• 4 ounces baking chocolate (I use semi-sweet)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. Microwave sugar, butter and water in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture bubbles, stirring once.
4. Remove from heat. Add baking bars; stir until melted.
5. Stir in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir well.
8. Stir in nuts.
9. Pour into prepared baking pan.
10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
11. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

My 4 year old Karlee and I came up with this recipe. Everytime we make it my twin Grandsons (Karlee's nephews) want to eat them for breakfast so we called them Auntie Karlee's Morning Brownies. You can also use water instead of the coffee if you had rather. We have also made them with German Chocolate and swirled melted peanut butter into the batter.