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Mocha Brownies

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Before you say it, yes…brownies were dessert of the month in April…just a few short weeks ago. But Caramel Cashew Brownies and these Mocha Brownies are different. Very, very different.

I know. I know.

This is really an indication that I have a brownie problem.

Please. Send help. Brownies anonymous, anyone?!

So I served these to a group of ladies last week…and well they got an interesting response. Lizzie said that she doesn’t like the taste of coffee AT ALL, but thought they were delicious. And Becky let the word “tongue-gasmic” slip as she was describing them.

I will take them both as complements. And you should take them as…I better make these right now!

Seriously, I might have binged on these a little.

Here are the culprits. Any dark chocolate bar will do.

The real kickers in this recipe are the 2 (not 1), but 2 via instant coffee strips. (Are these called strips?! I’m blanking on what these little container/bag/holder things are called?! Do they even have a name?!) These are mandatory. They are often on sale…and I’ve even seen coupons. If you find larger strips, then use just 1.

The general method for making these is identical to the Caramel Cashew Brownies…with just a few ingredient switches.

I won’t keep you waiting any longer…here they are!

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Mocha Brownies

Brownies with an intense, mouth-watering flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings - 16 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 oz chopped chopped or shaved
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups chocolate chips divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a microwavable or glass bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar to help it start dissolve. Then stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips and stir in - they should melt quickly.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Gently stir and fold until the batter is formed. Add the
  • Next, fold in the instant coffee and shaved chocolate. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and then sprinkle on the chocolate chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the center.
  • Let cool slightly before cutting and serving.