Description
These Espresso Brownies are rich, dense, and deeply fudgy with the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate flavor. Made using a simple one-pot stovetop method, they’re easy to prepare and utterly indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
- 2½ cups (500g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (116g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon (80g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (20g) powdered milk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (7g) espresso powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 oz chopped baking chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a metal 8×8, 9×9, or 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Allow parchment to overhang for easy lifting.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth and emulsified (no butter separation). Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add canola oil, coffee extract, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Stir until fully combined and emulsified.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, powdered milk (if using), espresso powder, and salt. Stir gently just until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes in a 9×13-inch pan or 40–45 minutes in an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang. Slice into 24 brownies. Use a plastic knife for cleanest cuts.
Notes
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Powdered milk adds richness but can be omitted.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
