espresso brownies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Suze Jones
Crown Point, IN

This is an easy and excellent makeover for a boxed brownie. Espresso powder adds a bit of depth and intensity, making these elegant enough to serve guests. - Really quick to fix when you have a hankering for CHOCOLATE! Recipe originally from Giada ;)

(1 rating)

Ingredients For espresso brownies

  • nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1/3 c
    plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1 (19.9oz)
    brownie mix (recommended; duncan hines)
  • 3/4 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    powderded sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, room temperature

How To Make espresso brownies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • 2
    Whisk 1/3 cup of water, oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons espresso powder in a large bowl to blend.
  • 3
    Add the brownie mix. Stir until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • 4
    Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 5
    Meanwhile: in a medium bowl, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of espresso powder in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk in the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and butter and whisk until smooth.
  • 6
    Pour the glaze over the brownies. Refrigerate until the glaze is set.
  • 7
    Cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.

Categories & Tags for Espresso Brownies:

ADVERTISEMENT