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Cocoa Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 5 tbsp chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt butter in microwave for 45 seconds. Pour into mixing bowl with paddle attachment. Add both sugars and beat for 1 minute.
  • Add cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Mix for another minute.
  • Gradually add in flour and eggs, beating until well combined.
  • Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a knife can pierce the middle and come out cleanly.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on countertop while you prepare ganache.
  • In a double boiler set up, allow water to come to a light boil. Then add butter, milk, and chocolate chips to bowl on top. Stir to melt and combine ingredients.
  • Once the ingredients have melted together, carefully take off the bowl from the double boiler. Scrape sides and pour mixture evenly on top of brownies. Smooth with spatula.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hr or until cooled completely. Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream or a cold glass of milk!