One-Bowl Espresso Brownies

5 from 5 votes

Rich and delicious, these one-bowl Espresso Brownies are the answer when you need a quick chocolatey dessert that tastes like a million bucks.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Sweets

Cuisine: American

Servings: Brownies

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Cyndy Ufkes - The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

4 oz dark chocolate, unsweetened
12 Tablespoons butter, unsalted
3 Tablespoons brewed espresso, or 2 teaspoon espresso powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Grease or line with parchment a 13" x 9" baking pan.
Alternately use an 8.5" x 11" pan.
Prepare espresso and let cool to room temperature.
3 Tablespoons brewed espresso, or 2 teaspoon espresso powder
In a large microwave-safe bowl heat butter and chocolate about 2 minutes or until completely melted, stirring halfway through. Or melt in a double boiler.
4 oz dark chocolate, unsweetened, 12 Tablespoons butter, unsalted
Add espresso and vanilla and stir until smooth. Add sugar and mix. Add eggs one at a time and combine completely.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs
Add flour and stir to combine, but do not over mix. If desired, add nuts.
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Cook for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs clinging.
If using an 8.5" x 11" pan cook for about 40 minutes.
(See Notes below for more tips using an instant-read thermometer)
Cool completely before cutting. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Instant-read thermometer. Testing brownies with an instant-read thermometer is a fail-proof way to test to see if they are done. Use the following internal temperature gauge:

Fudgy gooey brownies are done at 165˚F
Chewy brownies are done at 185˚F - 195˚F
Cakey Brownies are ready at 200˚F - 205˚F

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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