Triple Espresso Brownies

21 Ratings

6 Reviews

Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 50 min
Ingredients 17
Servings 48

Check out this great-tasting brownie dessert flavored with espresso coffee granules, chocolate and walnuts. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated October 11, 2017

Bake-Off® Contest 34, 1990

Sheryl Hakko

Eugene, Oregon

Ingredients

Brownies

(18.4-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

2/3

cup oil

1/4

cup water

eggs

teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules

teaspoon vanilla

Filling

1/4

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2

cup firmly packed brown sugar

egg

teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules

teaspoon vanilla

cup coarsely chopped walnuts

oz. sweet dark or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Glaze

1/2

cup semisweet chocolate chips

tablespoon butter or margarine

1/8

teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules

to 2 teaspoons milk or whipping cream

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan. Bake at 350°F. for 28 minutes. Remove from oven.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, 2 teaspoons coffee granules and 1 teaspoon vanilla; blend well. In medium bowl, combine walnuts and chopped chocolate. Add brown sugar mixture; blend well.
3

Spoon and carefully spread filling over baked brownies. Return to oven; continue to bake an additional 17 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
4

In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. With wire whisk, stir in 1/8 teaspoon coffee granules and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar

Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 15%
Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 18% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%
Sodium: 20mg; 1%
Potassium: 80mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 5g
Protein: 1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

These triple espresso brownies are true to their name: there are three layers to these sweet squares, and each layer gets a delicious boost from instant espresso. Why espresso, you ask? For the serious chocolate fans out there, using strong coffee or espresso in desserts enhances the flavor of the chocolate (now that’s a partnership we can get behind!). In the case you have leftovers, you can store these brownies in a tightly sealed container for three to four days. Want to try your hand at some more brownie recipes? We have plenty for you to choose from!