Name: Extreme Brownies with Caramelized Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter (cut into pieces); 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate (broken into pieces); 1 tablespoon instant coffee (may be decaf if desired); 2 tablespoons coffee liquor or coffee tequila (may be substituted with water); 4 large eggs; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt; 2 1/2 cups halved caramelized pecans (store-bought or homemade); confectioners' sugar (optional)