Description
Indulge in the rich combination of chocolate and espresso with these decadent Espresso Brownies. Moist, fudgy, and bursting with coffee flavor, they are a perfect treat for any coffee lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add espresso powder and mix until dissolved.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
- Optional: Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
