Fudgy Mocha Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour, unsifted and divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cold
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 egg
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350* F.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour with the sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 13x9 pan. Bake 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine condensed milk, cocoa, egg, remaining 1/4 cup flour, liqueur (or instant coffee--see NOTE), vanilla, and baking powder; mix well. Stir in nuts if using.
Spread brownie mixture over baked crust. Bake 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool and frost if desired.
Store tightly covered at room temperature.