Easy Cappucino Brownies

This is the second modification to the original Fudgy Brownie recipe
 
INGREDIENTS
½     cup cocoa powder (Hershey, Ghirardelli, etc.)
½    teaspoon baking soda
2/3  cup Canola or olive oil, divided
½    cup Kahlua
2     teaspoons Espresso powder
2     cups granulated sugar
2     eggs, beaten
½    cup half-and-half
1½  cups un-sifted all-purpose flour
¼    teaspoon salt

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees and grease the sides and bottom of a 13 inch by 9 inch baking dish or two 8 inch square baking dishes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine and stir the cocoa and baking powder. Blend in 1/3 cup of the vegetable oil. Bring the Kahlua to a boil in the microwave, add the espresso powder, stir and add to the mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture thickens. Add the sugar, eggs and the other 1/3 cup of vegetable oil and stir until smooth. Blend in the flour and salt, mix until thoroughly blended.

Pour the mixture in to the prepared baking dish(s) and bake for 30 to 32 minutes (8 inch dishes) or 35 to 40 minutes (13 by 9 inch dish.) Check the dishes at 30 minutes for doneness.The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into them comes out clean. Cool, frost if desired and cut into squares. Enjoy.