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“Two stacked squares of fudgy coffee brownies topped with a creamy mocha frosting and decorated with glossy chocolate-covered coffee beans.”

coffee brownies

Rich, fudgy coffee brownies with a deep chocolate flavor enhanced by instant coffee and brown butter. These brownies are perfectly balanced—moist, chewy, and not too sweet—with a subtle espresso aroma that brings out the richness of the cocoa. No fancy equipment or double boiler needed—just mix, bake, and enjoy bakery-quality brownies right from your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack, Baking
Cuisine: American, Coffee-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Chocolate Base
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter - Browned for rich flavor
  • 4 oz Dark chocolate - Chopped into small chunks
  • ⅓ cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened -
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar -
  • ½ cup Brown sugar -Adds moisture
  • 3 large Eggs - Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure vanilla preferred
The Coffee Part
  • 2 tablespoon Instant coffee granules - Dissolved in hot water
  • 2 tablespoon Hot water - For dissolving coffee
The Dry Mix
  • ¾ cup All-purpose flour - Sifted
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Balances flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking powder - For slight lift
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup Chocolate chips - Dark or semi-sweet
  • ½ teaspoon Espresso powder - For stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt flakes -For topping optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking pan (Metal or glass both work)
  • 1 Large saucepan (For browning butter and melting chocolate)
  • 1 Mixing Bowls (One for dry, one for wet ingredients))
  • 1 Whisk (For smooth mixing)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding the batter)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Dissolve instant coffee granules in 2 tablespoon of hot water.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until golden brown with nutty aroma.
  4. Stir chopped dark chocolate into the hot brown butter until melted and smooth.
    “A mixing bowl filled with glossy, rich chocolate brownie batter being whisked until smooth, with a few sprinkles of flour or sugar dusted on top.”
  5. Whisk in granulated and brown sugar for 2 minutes until shiny.
  6. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and cooled coffee mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 60gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3.8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 460IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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