Easy Coffee Brownies (Extra Fudgy Recipe)
Hey coffee lovers! I'm thrilled to share with you my recipe for extra fudgy easy coffee brownies - it's the perfect combination of rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors in a moist and chewy dessert.
Servings: brownies
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 9x9 inch baking pan
- 1 sheet parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder dutch processed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 4 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 3/4 cup powdered sugar spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted and hot
- 1 Large egg room temperature
- 2 yolks egg room temperature
- 8 ounces bittersweet (60%) baking chocolate melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks semi-sweet
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 f. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. You can also spray your pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (2.5 tablespoons) cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- Over a large bowl of an electric mixer (or a handheld mixer), mix the sugar and hot melted butter, until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture cools.2 3/4 cup (330 g) powdered sugar, 3/4 cup (170.3 g) unsalted butter
- Mix eggs and sugar mixture for 5 minutes on high speed with the whisk attachment, until foamy and light.1 Large egg, 2 yolks egg
- Add melted chocolate, vanilla and salt and mix until combined.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) sea salt, 8 ounces (226.8 g) bittersweet (60%) baking chocolate
- Using a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not over mix! Fold in chocolate chips.3/4 cup (127.5 g) chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the middle of your oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few crumbs and the edges are set. Let cool over a wire rack completely, cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Opt for high-quality ingredients: The flavor and texture of your brownies can greatly benefit from using high-quality ingredients such as premium chocolate, fresh butter, and fresh eggs.
- Room temperature eggs are the way to go: Mixing in room temperature eggs ensures that the ingredients combine more evenly, resulting in a smoother batter.
- Properly measure your dry ingredients: Use the spoon and level method to measure the flour and powdered sugar, ensuring the right ratios and avoiding any dry, powdery clumps.
- Heat up your melted butter: Melted butter should be hot before mixing it with sugar. This ensures complete sugar dissolution, and results in fudgier brownies.
- Avoid over mixing the batter: Over mixing can lead to tough, dry brownies. After adding the flour, mix the ingredients just until combined and then stop.
- Don't over bake your brownies: Over baking can cause your brownies to become dry and crumbly. Bake them until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs sticking to it, but no wet batter, for extra fudgy brownies.
