Description
Mocha Coffee Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate treats enhanced with bold espresso flavor, delivering the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or mocha glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Stir in espresso powder until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and whisk in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until center is set but still slightly soft.
- Let cool completely in pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use instant espresso powder, not ground coffee, for best flavor and texture.
- Swirl in cream cheese or top with a coffee glaze for variation.
- Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
- Freeze wrapped individually for up to 2 months for easy dessert prep.
- Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg