Recipe

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• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liquor
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour , sifted, spooned, and leveled
• 1/4 cup dark baking cocoa
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup vanilla chips
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
• 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 -3 tsp milk

• 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• 3 Sift the next 5 (dry ingredients) into this bowl, and stir to combine (do not over-mix, or brownies wil be tough!).
• 4 Gently fold in chips and nuts.
• 5 Bake in a greased 9-inch square baking pan for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• 6 Cool on a wire rack.
• 7 For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and confectioner's sugar in a small bowl until light and fluffy.
• 8 Add cinnamon, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled brownies.
• 9 Store in refrigerator.