Brownies are something that most people like – unless you don’t like chocolate, and if you don’t, I’m not sure we can be friends. Chocolate is necessary, and always so delicious! My preference for brownies is for them to be gooey and moist – I don’t like crispy or hard brownies – so these fit the bill for me. If you want them on the crispier side, you could bake them longer, but you should try them my way first 😉
I grew up on boxed brownies, and honestly, they ruined many brownies for me for a while! I’ve tried so many different recipes and combinations for the perfect consistency, but there was always something missing – too dry, too hard, falling apart, no crust, etc.
Until now. Meet my favorite brownies ever, and a recipe that will never disappoint!
I’ve also added an optional frosting recipe to add to the top, for a TRIPLE chocolate brownie recipe, but I prefer to eat them without the frosting. You’re choice!
Double Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder OR instant espresso
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting – Optional
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- Beat in cocoa powder, flour, salt, espresso powder, and baking powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips, and fold in until just combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until just set.
- Let cool.
Frosting – Optional
- Combine ingredients in a medium or small bowl, and stir until combined.
- Frost brownies, cut, and enjoy!
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