Espresso Brownies Recipe

Coffee and chocolate are already an elite team, but when paired in this Coffee Brownies Recipe, they get even better with a simple one-pot stovetop method! The result is dense fudge brownies with the perfect balance of coffee flavor and sweetness!

These Brownies Are Buzzworthy

This recipe is Homemade Chocolate Fudge Brownies meets espresso powder and coffee extract for a winning flavor combination that’s totally buzzworthy! An ultra-rich treat that coffee lovers everywhere will go crazy for!

This one-pot prep recipe can be made in a 9×13-inch pan to serve a crowd or in a 9×9-inch pan for thicker slicers. Either way, they come out with BIG flavor and drool-worthy crinkly tops!

I didn’t stop at flavor, though – instead, I replaced the creaming process with melting the butter and sugar together, delivering a dense, fudgy texture that cannot be beat!

Espresso Brownie Ingredients

The foundation of these Homemade Coffee Brownies is made with pantry staples such as granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, canola oil, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, salt, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and (lots of) eggs. Then coffee extract and espresso powder are mixed into the brownie batter to load it up with that delicious coffee flavor.

To bring a fun depth of flavor I chose to add in powdered milk. If you don’t have any on hand this can easily be swapped out for powdered coffee creamer or malted milk powder. However, you can also leave this ingredient out and the brownies will still turn out just fine!

Lastly, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks! Adding these gives us the shiny, crinkly classic brownie tops we all love. And if you love a nutty crunch, go ahead and mix in some chopped walnuts or pecans too!

Melted Butter And Sugar Means Better Brownies

The trick to making deliciously chewy brownies with fudgy middles is to skip the creaming process that most baking recipes call for. Instead, we melt the butter and sugar together on the stove top, eliminating extra air from being added, which occurs in the creaming process.

By eliminating excess air in the batter, the result is dense, fudgy brownies without cake-like texture. The heat from the mixture then allows the cocoa powder to bloom in the batter giving us brownies with a mouthwatering flavor as well!

How To Make Coffee Flavored Brownies

1. Prep by lining your baking pan with parchment paper and then preheating the oven.
2. Melt unsalted butter over low heat and then stir in granulated sugar. Once the mixture begins to emulsify, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
3. Cool the butter and sugar mixture, stirring often to release the trapped heat.
4. Stir in canola oil, coffee extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
6. Sift the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, powdered milk, espresso powder, and salt into the brownie batter. Then whisk until no dry streaks are remaining.
7. Fold the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter.
8. Pour the brownie mix into the prepared baking pan and transfer it into the oven to bake.
9. Cool the pan of homemade brownies before removing them from the pan and slicing into them.

• 9×13 OR 9×9-inch Batch – You can use this recipe to make a 9X13-inch pan of brownies that come out about 1 inch thick. Or for thicker brownies that are about 2 inches thick, use an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan. Thicker brownies will need additional baking time to ensure they cook all the way through.
• Measuring Ingredients – For the most accurate batch of brownies, use a kitchen scale to measure out the dry ingredients.
• Prevent Evaporation – Be sure to remove the saucepan from the heat once the butter and sugar have started to emulsify. Do not let it get to a boil as this would cause evaporation.
• Perfect Slices – Once the brownies have completely cooled, cut them into clean, perfect slices using a plastic knife. This knife set (pictured) is my favorite!

How To Store Espresso Brownies

For storage, tightly wrap the cooled baking dish of brownies with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. If you prefer, you can also transfer slices into an airtight container or into a Ziploc bag with parchment paper separating the layers.

Store the Coffee Brownies at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

How To Freeze Brownies With Coffee

For longer storage or to make ahead of time, you may also freeze these fudgy brownies. To do so, first, allow the brownies to cool completely then place the slices into a freezer-safe container or Ziploc freezer bag with parchment paper separating the layers.

If preferred, you can also wrap each brownie individually with plastic wrap and then again in aluminum foil.

These Fudgy Coffee Brownies can then be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw them at room temperature to enjoy!

How To Serve Chocolate Brownies

Of course, these brownies are absolutely delicious as is, but you can also jazz up the experience by serving them with Irish Coffee! You can also double the sweetness by using these coffee brownies to make homemade brownie sundaes!

Top your sundaes with ice cream, Homemade Whipped Cream, Cream Cheese Whipped Cream, and a drizzle of Homemade Chocolate Syrup. Then let everyone finish their ice cream sundaes off with cherries, chopped nuts, crushed candies, and sprinkles!

Chocolate lover? Try these Coffee Brownies with a thick layer of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Just have a tall glass of ice-cold milk handy to wash down all of that chocolaty goodness!

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