Ingredients

• 1-1/2  cups semisweet chocolate pieces (9 ounces)
• 2/3  cup butter
• 1/3  cup strong brewed coffee
• 3  eggs
• 1-3/4  cups granulated sugar
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
•   Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.

2. In the top of a double boiler, over simmering water, melt chocolate pieces and butter. Stir in coffee until well combined. Cool to room temperature.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs with electric mixer until foamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Reduce speed; beat in chocolate mixture. Stir in flour. Spread in the prepared pan.

4. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if you like. Makes 36 brownies.