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Coffee Brownies

Decadent Coffee Brownies That’ll Transform Your Mornings

Enjoy these Coffee Brownies, a tropical blend of coffee and chocolate, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Strong Coffee Concentrated brewed coffee boiled down or espresso powder
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Prefer unsalted to control salt levels
  • 6 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Opt for high-quality chocolate
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can be replaced with dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Concentrated Coffee
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk or Cream Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coffee Brownies
  1. Prepare Coffee Reduction by boiling 1 cup of brewed coffee until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and 6 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate over medium heat until smooth.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time and combine well.
  5. Fold in concentrated coffee reduction, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  6. Pour brownie batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Prepare frosting by melting 4 ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, then stir in ingredients.
  8. Frost cooled brownies with the mocha frosting and let set for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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