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Espresso Brownies on a table with two cups of espresso in the background

Espresso Brownies

Judith
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 brownies

Equipment

  • 1 8-in. square baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dark chocolate at least 70% cacao
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp strong espresso
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and Llne the baking pan with parchment paper. Brew a strong espresso and chop the chocolate.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is golden brown and slightl foams.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the chopped chocolate and espresso. Stir well until the chocolate is melted.
  • In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir to fully combine.
  • Slowly pour the butter-chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Sift the flour and salt over the batter and gently fold it in.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake the brownies on the middle rack for about 25-30 minutes. Shortly before the end of the baking time, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out moist and slightly crumbly.
  • Let the brownies cool and then cut it into equal pieces before serving.