1 lb. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 tbsp. strong instant coffee powder
1 tbsp. hot water
2 eggs
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 c. unbleached flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chocolate chips

Heat brown sugar and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Dissolve coffee in hot water and stir into the butter mixture. Let cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 11x8 inch pan.

When butter mixture is cool, beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and stir into butter mixture with a wooden spoon. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Spread in pan. Bake until brown (25 to 30 minutes -- do not overbake). Cool completely before cutting. 20 brownies.