Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies

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Bold, rich, and unapologetically indulgent—these Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies are here to wake up your taste buds.

With deep cocoa flavor and a shot of espresso to amp up the intensity, each bite is dense, fudgy, and just the right amount of moody.

Perfect for coffee lovers, chocolate fanatics, or anyone who believes dessert should come with a little drama.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (227g) dark chocolate (70-85% cacao), chopped
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (28g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips
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How to Make Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  3. Whisk in both sugars until well combined.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in 2 tablespoons hot water.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the chocolate mixture, then stir in vanilla and the dissolved espresso.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  8. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Rich, fudgy, and deeply flavored with dark chocolate and espresso, these brownies are the perfect pick-me-up dessert—intense, indulgent, and just the right amount of gooey.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 16 brownies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (227g) dark chocolate (70-85% cacao), choppe
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (28g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  3. Whisk in both sugars until well combined.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in 2 tablespoons hot water.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the chocolate mixture, then stir in vanilla and the dissolved espresso.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  8. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Author: Jordan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

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