These homemade brownies are fudgy, rich, and absolutely delectable. Made with high-quality cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and a touch of espresso powder, these brownies have a deep chocolate flavor that will satisfy any craving. The texture is perfectly chewy and moist, creating a delightful contrast with the crackly top. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on their own with a glass of milk, these brownies are the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and eggs, and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake as you want the brownies to be fudgy.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares and serving.
Interesting Facts
The addition of espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
To achieve a shiny and crackly top on the brownies, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy before adding the melted chocolate.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For an extra indulgent treat, serve the brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.