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Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies

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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 1x

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