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Prep time 20mins (Several hours to 2 days (optional but recommended for enhanced flavor and gloss))
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 15 brownies
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ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Method
Recipe:
Step 1
Melt the butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and coffee powder over medium heat.
Step 2
Beat the sugars, eggs, and vanilla on high speed with a mixer until light in color. Add in the melted chocolate mixture and mix on low speed.
Step 3
Fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Then fold in the chopped chocolate and chocolate chips for an extra glossy top crust.
Step 4
Place the batter into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper and chill in the fridge for several hours to 2 days.
Step 5
Once ready to bake preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the brownies for 22-25 minutes.
Step 6
Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for a Glossy Shiny Crust:
Step 1
Dissolving sugar into the brownie batter is the key to developing that shiny crust.
Step 2
Use powdered sugar instead of regular sugar. (1 cup granulated sugar = 1 ½ cups + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar). It makes them slightly cakey in texture.
Step 3
Add chocolate chips to your batter to enhance the top crust.
Step 4
Chill the batter! Putting it in the fridge for several hours to 2 days makes a huge difference. It improves the top gloss and gives a more enhanced rich chocolate flavor.