Espresso-Infused Dark Chocolate Brownie Bars

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Dense, fudgy brownies enhanced with espresso powder and dark chocolate chunks for a rich, mocha-flavored treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 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 16, 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 16 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. Step 2: Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, remove from heat and stir in 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until combined.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 3 large eggs one at a time, then add 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp espresso powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in 1 cup dark chocolate chunks.
  6. Step 6: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Step 7: Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

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