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Brown Butter Espresso Brownies

Irresistibly Decadent Brown Butter Espresso Brownies

These Brown Butter Espresso Brownies are fudgy, infused with espresso, and topped with sea salt for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Weight Loss Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brown Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
For the Brownie Batter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch square baking pan
  • light-colored saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and 3 large eggs for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine the warm butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Fold in ¾ cup of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of sea salt until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Sprinkle extra sea salt on top right after baking.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, watch the butter closely while browning and do not overmix the batter.

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