MOM'S MOCHA BROWNIES

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9-inch square or round pan. In medium saucepan combine sugar, cocoa and coffee; stir well to combine. Add butter and cook over medium heat until butter melts, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat lightly with spoon until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Stir in walnuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, being very careful not to overcook. Brownies should never be completely dry when checked with toothpick. Spread with frosting when cool.

Frosting

• 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar, divided in half
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons milk

Beat butter with hand mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1/2-cup of sugar and cocoa, beating well. Slowly beat in 1 tablespoon of milk and vanilla. Beat in remaining 1/2-cup of sugar. If necessary, add remaining milk until of spreading consistency.