Espresso-Infused Chocolate Brownie Bars

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Dense chocolate brownie bars enhanced with a shot of espresso for a deep, rich flavor and a subtle coffee kick. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 9 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp espresso powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Step 9: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars and serving.

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