Brown Sugar Espresso Brownie Mix
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour and add it to a container.
- 2Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the container.
- 3Add 1 cup of white sugar to the container.
- 4Add 2/3 cup of cocoa powder to the container.
- 5Add 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and baking powder to the container.
- 6Add one packet (approximately 2 teaspoons) of instant espresso powder to the mix.
- 7Mix all the dry ingredients well.
- 8To make a single brownie, combine 1/4 cup of the mix, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of milk, and a splash of vanilla in a mug.
- 9Microwave the single brownie mix for about one minute in a coffee cup, adjusting time based on your microwave's power.
- 10To make a pan of brownies, use 2 cups of the dry mix, 1/2 cup (or one stick) of melted butter, two large eggs, and some vanilla.
- 11Bake the pan of brownies at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes in an 8x8 square pan.
- 12For fudgier brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes; for crispier edges, bake closer to 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.66 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder (Cafe Bustelo instant espresso packet)
Equipment
jarmugmicrowave8x8 pancoffee cup
Tips
- Using brown sugar adds a dark molasses fudgy flavor to the brownies.
- Espresso powder enhances the rich chocolate flavor, even if you don't drink coffee.
- Making your own mix allows you to control the amount of sugar and coffee.
- For a single brownie, watch your microwave as power levels can vary.
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