Thick and FUDGY Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies! Bake these now 😉
Combing two of my favorite things today: espresso and CHOCOLATE.
In BROWNIES!!!
These Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies are chewy at the edges, gooey in the middle, LOADED with chocolate chunks, and spiked with a good dash of espresso powder. These brownies are basically love in a baking pan!
Tips and Tricks for Recipe Success:
- Don’t skip the espresso powder! It helps enhance the flavor of the chocolate without adding an intense coffee flavor. If you’re on the market for a new jar, I highly recommend King Arthur Flour Espresso Powder, which is what I use in all of my chocolate desserts.
- I recommend using high-quality chocolate for this recipe. Since there are only a few ingredients, each one really shines through. I used Lindt 70% chocolate, but use any brand you know and trust. Just be sure not to use chocolate chips, which have inferior flavor and texture for a recipe like this.
- You can buy chocolate chunks in the baking aisle at most grocery stores, or you can buy bars of chocolate and chop them into chunks for yourself.
- Be sure you don’t over bake the brownies! They should not be liquid when you pull them out of the oven, but don’t be afraid if they have a little jiggle in the middle. The brownies will firm up as they cool. Over baked brownies will not be fudgy.
- Allow your brownies to cool COMPLETELY IN THE PAN before slicing. Sorry for the shouting, but this step is so important.
Nothing compares to the intoxicating smell of freshly baked brownies! Give these espresso chocolate chunk brownies a try and let me know what you think 🙂
If you try these Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature on instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day ♥
Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies
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Yield 9 x13 tray of brownies
Thick and Fudgy Espresso Chocolate Chunk Brownies!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper, and any exposed pan, with non-stick baking spray. You can also butter the paper and pan if need be. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cocoa powder; whisk well and set aside.
- Place the semi-sweet chocolate, butter and instant espresso powder in a large bowl and set it over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth.
- Turn off the heat, keeping the bowl over the water and add the sugar. Whisk until completely combined, then remove the bowl from the pan. The mixture should be room temperature.
- Add the beaten eggs into the batter and whisk until just combined. Add in the vanilla. Do not overbeat the batter at this stage or your brownies will be cakey. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula (not a whisk), fold the flour mixture into the chocolate until just a bit of the flour mixture is visible. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs sticking to it. Let the brownies cool completely in the baking pan, then lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 brownie
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Super Fudgy Chocolate Frosted Brownies
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February 2, 2017 at 2:59 pmyour brownies are soooo perfect looking! xO!
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Karly says
February 2, 2017 at 5:22 pmSo, uh, since these are Espresso brownies it’s totally acceptable to eat them for breakfast, right? Because I really can’t think of a better way to start the day. Or keep it going… or end it, to be honest. What I’m trying to say here is that these things look STINKING amazing! Saving this recipe for sure!
Jess Wright @ The Cookbook Obsession says
February 2, 2017 at 6:24 pmEspresso Brownies are like crack to me – if I eat one I will most likely eat the entire pan (unless someone stops me, lol!).
BTW, I love that fork that says, mmm mmm Good – that is adorable <3
Meredith says
February 3, 2017 at 12:45 amI’ve been craving brownies for days, and those chocolate chunks almost pushed me over the edge. These look amazing!
bakerbynature says
February 3, 2017 at 1:13 pmThank you, Meredith! Chocolate chunks make everything a little better, right?!
Meredith says
February 4, 2017 at 12:30 amAgreed!
Sonia Naude says
February 3, 2017 at 7:52 ami am so into brownies !!
can i use freshly ground coffee beans instead of your power.?
1 cup of butter = ? many grams
on my way to buy the “Lindt ”
Sonia
bakerbynature says
February 3, 2017 at 1:12 pmHi Sonia! I do not recommend subbing ground coffee beans, as they do not dissolve like espresso powder does. 1 cup of butter is 16 ounces, and I believe 225 grams.
The Happy Whisk says
February 3, 2017 at 2:24 pmAnother yummy bake. Love the fork.
Medeja says
February 10, 2017 at 6:57 amIrresistible brownies 🙂
S says
February 14, 2017 at 5:07 amI made these for Galentine’s Day! So delicious…but I realized I forgot to add the vanilla extract! Unless I missed something, I think the vanilla extract was omitted from the instructions?
Amanda says
February 22, 2017 at 1:55 amI realized same thing!! Fortunately I caught it right before I poured them into pan. Mine did come out a little saltier than I would have liked >.<
bakerbynature says
February 22, 2017 at 1:22 pmHi Amanda. You can definitely cut the salt in half next time 😉 Otherwise, how did they turn out? I hope you enjoyed them!
Lydia says
February 23, 2017 at 2:38 amQuestion: When you say to rotate the pan, do you mean 90 degrees or 180? LOVE everything you make, I follow you on instagram and just sigh everytime!
Veena says
October 14, 2017 at 5:37 pmThe brownies turned out perfect! 🙂 thanks!
bakerbynature says
October 15, 2017 at 8:33 pmYay!
Sanya says
December 31, 2017 at 5:24 amSubstitute for eggs
Camille says
February 8, 2019 at 11:04 pmI have a small oven. Is it okay to halve (or use 3/4 of everything?) the recipe for a smaller (8″ square) pan instead of the 9×13? Thanks!
Torie says
March 22, 2019 at 4:33 amIf you like coffee flavor, is it OK to add extra espresso? Or will they come out *too* intense?
bakerbynature says
March 24, 2019 at 11:56 amSure! But I would suggest only adding 1/2 teaspoon more, then work your way up if you want an even bolder taste next time.