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5 from 3 votes

Death by Chocolate Brownies

These Death by Chocolate Brownies are going to quickly become your newest passion. They are almost too easy to make and you'll never be able to eat just one.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate brownie, chocolate brownies
Servings: 16 brownies
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (113 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 milliliters)
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (267 grams)
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (54 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour (62 grams)
  • 1 cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips plus more for topping (170 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 by 9 inch baking dish with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place the melted butter and oil in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder until smooth using a wooden spoon.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and salt. Stir to combine and then slowly mix in the flour. The batter will be thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter into the preapred pan and top with more chocoalte chips, if desired.
  • Bake for 21 to 25 minutes or until the brownies just lose that glossy sheen around the edges and a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to one month.