Ingredients

• 1-1/4  cups granulated sugar
• 3/4  cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4  teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4  cup milk
• 1/4  cup Irish Whiskey
• 2  tablespoons instant coffee crystals
• 1  cup chopped walnuts
• 2-1/2  cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  tablespoon Irish Whiskey
• 1-1/4  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  to 4 tablespoons brewed coffee
•   Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Heat granulated sugar, butter or margarine, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter or margarine melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat lightly just until combined.

2. Stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside. Stir together milk and 1/4 cup whiskey; stir in coffee crystals. Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately to the chocolate mixture, beating by hand after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

4. Meanwhile, for the Irish Coffee Glaze, stir together sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, and 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons brewed coffee until of drizzling consistency.

5. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Makes 36 brownies.