Espresso Brownies

Name: Espresso Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 3/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (instant coffee can also be used); 2 tablespoons Kahlua; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon milk; chocolate-covered coffee beans, for garnish (optional)

Submitted by Nancy G.

"I don't remember where this recipe came from but it has become a favorite! Prep time is approximate. Recipe requires chilling time after baking so plan ahead."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 24

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup butter, cut into pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
³⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ¹⁄₄ cups sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (instant coffee can also be used)
2 tablespoons Kahlua
1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Glaze
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
chocolate-covered coffee beans, for garnish (optional)

directions

Line an 8x8 baking pan with heavy foil; grease the foil.
Set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat; cool to room temperature.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Beat eggs, sugar, espresso powder, Kahlua, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined.
Beat in chocolate mixture.
Add flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes (top should be set and dry).
Cool.
Pour Chocolate Glaze over brownies.
Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours.
Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before lifting brownies from pan using foil.
Cut into bars.
Garnish with chocolate coffee beans if desired.
Chocolate Glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine semisweet chocolate, butter, and milk.
Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth.

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Reviews

Oh my, this is good. It really does suit my taste, because I love the espresso flavor, just a little bit gooey, but that is okay with me!!!!

Jellyqueen

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Nancy G.

Chesapeake, VA

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