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Triple Espresso Brownies

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Aug 10, 2023
Bake-Off® Contest 34, 1990
Sheryl Hakko
Eugene, Oregon
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Check out this great-tasting brownie dessert flavored with espresso coffee granules, chocolate and walnuts.

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!

Triple Espresso Brownies

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

Brownies

  • 1 pkg. Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Filling

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 12 oz. sweet dark or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/8 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or whipping cream

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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

120 Calories
10g Total Fat
1g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
90
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.
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