Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Espresso Brownies, where the deep essence of espresso complements the intense chocolatey goodness. These brownies are a perfect treat for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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Browned Butter Chocolate Mixture:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Brown the Butter: Brown the butter in a pan until nutty and fragrant. Add chocolate chips, melt, and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, espresso, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Stream in the melted chocolate-butter mixture.
- Combine: Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-40 minutes. Cool, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
- Measure your flour properly using the spoon-level method for best results.
- Use a square metal 8×8 baking pan for optimal baking results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
