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Mocha Brownies

Mocha Brownies are made with the addition of chocolate chunks and espresso powder to enhance the flavor and texture, creating a decadent treat for chocolate and coffee lovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mocha Brownies
Servings: 9 brownies
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons hot water, 120°F-140°F
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ cup (88.5 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chunks, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper long enough to allow the ends to extend over the pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add hot water and espresso powder. Whisk until the powder is dissolved.
  • Add melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Stir until the ingredients are incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chunks, reserving the rest for the topping.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining chocolate chunks.
  • Bake the brownies for 20-23 minutes. Brownies are done when an inserted toothpick is removed with crumbs but not wet batter.
  • Let the brownies cool in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.