Ingredients

1/2 cup prepared baking mix

1 cup sugar (or granular sugar substitute)

2 eggs

6 tablespoons baking cocoa

4 tablespoons softened butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals

pinch of ground black pepper

1 teaspoon coffee liqueur

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional - good for holidays)

Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Fresh berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries - for optional garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 8 inch square baking pan with baking spray and dust with flour. Put all ingredients in mixing bowl and stir by hand 50 strokes or until well mixed. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool in pan, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cut into 2 inch squares. Enjoy!