Mocha Fudge Brownies

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup extra chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
2. 2Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy; remove from heat.
3. 3Whisk the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined and slightly cooled, about 1 minute.
4. 4Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and espresso powder until the batter looks shiny and thick.
5. 5Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly over the bowl and fold gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain.
6. 6Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly into the corners.
7. 7Sprinkle the extra chocolate chips evenly over the top and gently press them in.
8. 8Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. 9Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour so the fudgy texture firms up.
10. 10Lift out using the parchment, cut into six squares, and serve so the mocha-chocolate intensity is front and center.