Coffee Brownies

5 from 2 votes

This easy recipe for coffee brownies topped with fluffy coffee frosting and creamy chocolate ganache makes the ultimate dessert for coffee lovers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

cooling time1

Total Time1 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Ingredients

For the chocolate brownies

½ cup butter salted or unsalted
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda

For the coffee frosting

½ cup butter softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons half and half

for the chocolate ganache

5 tbsps butter
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

For the brownies

Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
In a large microwaveable mixing bowl, combine butter and 1 cup of chocolate chips, and melt in short increments in microwave. Allow to cool slightly. Or, heat butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan on the stove over low heat
Stir in the instant coffee granules and vanilla extract
Beat in the eggs one at a time
Add the sugar, flour and baking soda, and stir until combined
Stir in second cup of chocolate chips
Pour mixture into prepared baking pan, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges are firm and pulling away from the sides of the pan and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (there may be chocolate from the chocolate chips)
Remove from oven, and allow to cool completely

For the coffee frosting

In a small bowl, mix together the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules until fully dissolved. Set aside
In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with a hand mixer until fluffy and pale in color
Mix in the vanilla extract and instant coffee mixture
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and half and half. Beat until fully combined
Using an offset spatula, evenly spread the frosting on top of the brownies, and let them cool in the fridge until the frosting is set.

For the chocolate ganache

In a small mixing bowl, microwave the butter and chocolate chips in 15 second increments, stirring after each increment, until fully melted
Poor the chocolate over the brownies. Use an offset spatula or spoon to spread the chocolate until the brownies are evenly covered
Cool brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting and serving

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Notes

Use a box mix for the brownie layer to make this even easier. You will need to either double the brownie layer or reduce the frosting and ganache if making in an 8x8 pan.

Brownies need to be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

For a more mild coffee flavor, you can omit the coffee in the brownie layer.

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