Aubrey’s Perfect Brownies
These brownies are the perfect balance of cake and fudge. The secret of using a small about of coffee enhances the flavour of chocolate, making it chocolatier, without a ‘mocha’ taste for the perfect intense chocolate bite.
Servings | Prep Time |
15brownies | 5mins |
Cook Time |
25mins |
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Ingredients
- 1-1/4cups cocoa powderValrhona 100% cacao Poudre de Cacao OR Guittard Cocoa Rouge
- 1-1/4cups all-purpose flourunsifted
- 1-1/2cups unsalted butter(3 sticks)
- 3cups granulated sugar
- 1tsp salt
- 1tbsp vanilla
- 1tsp instant espresso powderdissolved in 1 tbsp very hot water OR 1 tbsp strong-brewed espresso
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 8oz bag chopped walnutsabout 1¾ cups
- 1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease the bottom and length of sides of a 9”x13”x2” inch baking pan, line bottom and length of the sides with parchment paper.
- Place rack in center of oven; Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine cocoa powder and flour; set aside.
- In large microwave-safe bowl, melt 3-sticks butter for 1-1½ minutes, or until melted.
- Mix in sugar, espresso mixture, vanilla, and salt.
- With a wooden spoon, vigorously beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Mix in cocoa-flour mixture until smooth.
- Fold in walnuts & chocolate chips, spread into prepared pan.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, but not sticky.
- Cool completely on rack.
- Using a long serrated knife, slice into 15 brownies (3 columns, 5 rows), or slice 2 columns, 6 rows for a dozen larger brownies.
- Store in an airtight container, or wrap individual brownies in plastic wrap or cello bags.
Recipe Notes
Make Them Your Own!
Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips, etc.
Try different nut & chips combinations: chopped pecans & butterscotch chips, chopped salted peanuts & peanut butter chips, chopped macadamia nuts & white chocolate chips topped with sweetened shredded coconut. Your way!
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