These espresso brownies are rich, fudgy, and layered with deep chocolate and coffee flavor — the perfect pick-me-up dessert for any chocolate lover.
½ cup unsalted butter
4 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp espresso powder
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
Melt butter and chocolate together. Remove from heat.
Whisk in sugars and espresso powder. Let cool slightly.
Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy and thick.
Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt just until combined.
Pour into pan and bake for 22–28 minutes.
Cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Add chocolate chips, toasted nuts, or caramel drizzle if desired. Store at room temp up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.