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Fudgy espresso brownie square with a crackled cocoa top and rich chocolate texture

Espresso Brownies with Six Ingredients and Cocoa Powder

Espresso brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a bold coffee flavor and a soft, dense texture. This easy dessert is perfect when you want a simple homemade treat with deep chocolate and espresso notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 241
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup espresso powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Whisk the melted butter and sugar together for 30 seconds. Mix in the espresso powder until evenly combined, then add the eggs and stir until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the flour and cocoa powder, stirring only until the dry ingredients are no longer visible.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter into a 9×13 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set. For a chewier texture, bake for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

Optional additions such as a pinch of sea salt or a handful of chocolate chips can be mixed into the batter before baking.