Espresso Brownies
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Espresso Brownies
Description
Espresso Brownies feature melted butter combined with milk chocolate chips and espresso or brewed coffee, which infuse the batter with a smooth chocolate and coffee flavor. After mixing in eggs and sugars, flour is folded in to create a semi-thick batter, with additional chocolate chips added later to maintain their shape and texture during baking. The brownies are baked in a prepared square pan, producing a moist and dense texture typical for fudgy brownies.
This recipe balances coffee flavor without overpowering the chocolate, making it suitable for those who enjoy a hint of espresso in their dessert. The option to sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top adds a decorative and tasty finish. The inclusion of brown sugar adds depth to the sweetness while the vanilla notes from the butter and sugars round out the flavor profile.
For storage, the brownies keep their flavor and texture for several days at room temperature or refrigerated and can be frozen for longer preservation. Avoid adding chocolate chips to warm batter to prevent them from melting and losing shape.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter ½ stick, salted
- 1½ cups milk chocolate chips divided
- ¼ cup black coffee brewed, or espresso
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or line with a piece of parchment paper with 2 inches on each side for easy lift after baking. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with ½ cup of chocolate chips and the espresso or coffee.
- Once the butter and chocolate have melted, remove the pan from heat. Whisk in the eggs and sugars. Gradually mix in the flour and stir until it becomes a semi-thick batter. Let the batter cool for a minute and then stir in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips, until they are evenly mixed into the batter.
- Top with extra chocolate chips (optional). Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool before cutting or frosting.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container: up to 3 days at room temperature, 5 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen.
- Use espresso for a stronger coffee flavor; brewed coffee works as a milder alternative.
- Wait for the batter to cool slightly before folding in chocolate chips to prevent melting.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top prior to baking for added texture and appearance.
- Dark brown sugar can be used to deepen the syrupy flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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