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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies

These Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream! Rich, fudgy, and infused with bold espresso, they're simply irresistible.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease your baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter together over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the instant espresso powder to the melted chocolate mixture until fully dissolved.
  6. Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and lightly beaten eggs until pale and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, adding vanilla extract and mixing until well incorporated.
  8. Step 8: Gently fold the flour mixture into the chocolate batter until just combined.
  9. Step 9: Stir in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
  10. Step 10: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  11. Step 11: Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze brownies in an airtight container for up to three months.
  • Feel free to add nuts like walnuts for extra crunch!