Crispy edges and a soft, fudgy center are the top qualities I look for in a brownie. These brownies encompass all that and more with an espresso flavor boost that not only brings a lovely coffee zing but also helps bring out the natural flavor of the chocolate. With a sprinkle of flakey sea salt on top to balance it all, these are truly the best brownies I’ve ever made.
What’s even better is that these brownies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just 10 ingredients, most of which are likely already in your pantry. They come together in no time, and once you’ve tried them, you’ll never want to go back to a box mix again!
Also, I have to let you in on my second favorite pairing behind milk with these rich and fudgy brownies: Guinness Beer!!! Hear me out: The notes of chocolate and coffee in the stout pair PERFECTLY with the brownies, making it the perfect nightcap!
Full recipe below & PDF printout attached at the bottom.
Chocolate Espresso Brownies
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 stick, 8 tbsp butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, ideally a chocolate bar chopped into pieces, but chocolate chips also work
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- flakey salt, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 square pan with nonstick spray, then add a layer of aluminum foil that hands over two sides and grease it again.
- In a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup, melt a sick of butter in 30-second increments. Ain the chocolate pieces, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and salt. Stir well until all is melted and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and brown sugar. Pour in the chocolate mixture and whisk together. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing each one until well incorporated. (This makes the top layer shiny.)
- Add the flour and cocoa powder and fold until just incorporated. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the pan and slice them into squares.
