Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies

These incredibly dark, rich brownies are a must-have for any dessert tray.

SERVINGS

24

PREP TIME

30 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    cup butter, cut into chunks
  • 1 1/3
    cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2
    ounces unsweetened dark chocolate, cut into chunks
  • 1
    cup sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1
    tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1
    tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 1
    tablespoon unsweetened dark chocolate baking cocoa
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour bottom of 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat saucepan of water over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. Combine butter, dark chocolate chips and unsweetened dark chocolate in bowl; place over saucepan of hot water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted. Remove bowl from saucepan; set aside to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Combine sugar, eggs, instant espresso powder and vanilla in bowl; mix well. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture until combined.

  4. 4

    Add flour, baking cocoa and salt; stir until just combined. (Do not over mix.)

  5. 5

    Pour into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Recipe source: Land O Lakes