Espresso Brownies

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Fashionable Foods

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
36 bite-size brownies

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 17 min

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Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 (19.8-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk 1/3 cup of water, oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons espresso powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the brownie mix. Stir until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of espresso powder in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and butter and whisk until smooth. Pour the glaze over the brownies. Refrigerate until the glaze is set. Cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.

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Karen Louisville, KY 01-16-2010
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New Year's Eve Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used the Ghirardelli brand triple chocolate brownies and omitted the chocolate chips. These are now my husband's favorite... brownies and they were the hit of our New Year's Eve party.Read more
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Adelle Chico, CA 01-16-2010
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A Party in your Mouth!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you are looking for a special brownie - one that stands out among the rest - then this brownie is for you. The recipe was... easy to follow and the results were absolute perfection! I brought these brownies to an office brownie contest and won hands down. Lots of ooooo's and ahhhhhhs. The taste blend of coffee and chocolate is subtle yet oh so yummy and the glaze has a slight hint of maple. I added a few chopped pecans to the batter - although they are not needed, it was another layer of heaven. Please try these, especially for a gift or special occasion.Read more
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RONDA Fredericksburg, VA 01-14-2010
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more coffee flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

While the brownies were good, no one really tasted the espresso flavor. The glaze was hard and didn't really add much. I... used bittersweet chocolate chips which were a nice contrast to the overall sweetness. Next time I think I'll use Kahlua in place of some of the water in the brownies, and perhaps in lieu of the vanilla in the glaze to bolster the coffee flavor.Read more
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stacy torrance, CA 01-06-2010
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yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

these brownies are so yummy.... the batter alone is awesome.
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Martie Vonore, TN 12-24-2009
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espresso brownies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

YUM! Made these for a Christmas party, everybody loved them. Definately keeping this recipe.
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Rachael Prairieville, LA 12-17-2009
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The Best Brownies EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone I've ever made these brownie's for LOVED them! I substitute Community flavored coffee -whole beans ground on the... espresso setting at the store. I change the flover each time I make them. For the glaze, I use different instant coffees. Read more