Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 14 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 34 cup butter or 34 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 3 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 dash salt
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • powdered sugar

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; grease bottom only.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form;.
  • set aside.
  • In large bowl using same beaters, beat butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar; beat well.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Dissolve 1 teaspoons instant coffee in hot water.
  • Add dissolved coffee, melted chocolate, and vanilla to butter mixture; blend well, Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • Add flour; mix well.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites, Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until set.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool completely.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • For easy removal from pan, carefully lift brownies by foil lining,.
  • Cut into bars.