espresso brownies
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 ;)
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Ingredients
- - nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 (19.9oz) - brownie mix (recommended; duncan hines)
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powderded sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
How To Make espresso brownies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
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Step 2Whisk 1/3 cup of water, oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons espresso powder in a large bowl to blend.
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Step 3Add the brownie mix. Stir until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Step 4Transfer 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.
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Step 5Meanwhile: 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.
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Step 6Pour the glaze over the brownies. Refrigerate until the glaze is set.
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Step 7Cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.
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