Brownies aren’t a well-known Italian dessert but my Nonna used to make some of the best brownies that were less sweet and used PUNCH ABRUZZO liquor to give them an unforgettable, amazing flavor.  The alcohol cooks out so these are kid friendly.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 4 ounces dark chocolate chips
• 10 tablespoons (1-1/4 sticks) butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup PUNCH ABRUZZO
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla and PUNCH ABRUZZO. Beat in chocolate chips, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in walnuts if desired.  Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.