Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped bittersweet dark chocolate, (about 1 ounce), chopped or broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain salt
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a square nonstick metal baking pan (9-or 10-inch works best here) and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup of the chocolate chips, the chopped dark chocolate, and the cubed butter. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add espresso granules and stir to combine.
- In another large bowl, add granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur (if using). Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light-colored, about 2 minutes.
- Add the melted chocolate to the sugar mixture and beat until well combined. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and beat at low speed until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and continue to beat until well blended. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then run a butter knife around the edge of the pan to help them come out easily. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into triangles to serve, dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Fun and Food Café.
I like using vegetable shortening to grease the baking pan.
It's important to let the brownies *fully* cool in the pan (this will take at least 45 minutes) before removing and cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Brownie
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 37.5 g
- Sodium: 111.7 mg
- Fat: 17.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 51.4 mg