Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened and make sure it has at least 60% cocoa percentage)
  • 12 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon brewed espresso (you can add more or you can just not add it at all.....regular brewed or instant coffee will do just)
  • 34 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Method

  • Heat the oven to 350F and arrange the rack in the middle.
  • Line an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Combine chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until evenly melted.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, espresso, and salt in a large bowl and briefly stir until just evenly incorporated.
  • Add cooled chocolate and mix until uniform in color.
  • Add flour and stir until just incorporated (no white streaks should remain).
  • (*Feel free to add frosting, chocolate chips, nuts or any other kind of "surprise treat" into these brownies + they're perfect with ice cream, whipped cream, fudge sauce, caramel sauce & any kind of your favorite topping*).
  • Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.