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Killer Brownies

CurvyMama Pies
The best brownies. Ever.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 2" by 2 1/4" bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 Tbsp. instant coffee or espresso granules
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 c. flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Grease a 8 x 11-inch pan. Line with parchment paper. Grease the parchment.
  • In a double boiler, melt together the butter, chocolate, cocoa and coffee granules.
  • In a big bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the sugars, vanilla and salt.
  • Mix in the melted chocolate mixture. Fold in the flour until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 34-35 minutes, just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take care not to over-bake.
  • Cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator.
  • Using the parchment as a sling, lift the brownies out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board. Use long, sharp knife to cut into squares.

Notes

I use chocolate that's 70 percent cacao. To me, it's the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. Use whatever degree of bittersweet suits your taste, but always use good-quality chocolate (and good-quality butter).