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Espresso Brownies Recipe

Espresso Brownies Recipe

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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!

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder; mix well.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
  4. Optional: Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until done.
  6. 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.

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