Indulge in these rich and decadent Espresso Brownies that perfectly balance the bitter notes of espresso with the sweetness of chocolate. A delightful treat for coffee lovers!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:9 brownies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
1/3cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
1/2cup unsalted butter, melted
1cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Optional:
1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder; mix well.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
Optional: Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until done.
Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
Add chopped walnuts or drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra flair.