Description
The ultimate ‘kitchen sink’ dessert. These dense, rich, and incredibly fudgy brownies feature a double-hit of coffee to intensify the chocolate, with a variety of fun-size candy bars layered inside. Every bite offers a surprise of caramel, crunch, and creamy chocolate.
Ingredients
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant espresso granules, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp salt
- 12–15 fun-size candy bars (diced)
- Toppings: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/3 cup M&M’s
Instructions
Base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk melted butter, eggs, sugars, coffee, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa, espresso, and salt until glossy.
Combine: Gently stir in flour until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
Layer: Pour 2/3 of batter into a lined 8×8 pan. Arrange candy bars in an even layer. Spread remaining 1/3 of batter on top; sprinkle with chips and M&M’s.
Bake: Bake for 30 mins. A toothpick should have moist crumbs. Cool in pan for 1 hour. Chill for 30 mins before slicing for the cleanest edges.
Notes
The Coffee Secret: Brewed coffee and espresso granules act as a ‘flavor booster.’ They don’t add a coffee taste; they simply make the chocolate profile much deeper and more complex.
Fudgy vs. Cakey: Using melted butter instead of creamed butter is the engineering secret to a dense, fudgy consistency rather than a cake-like crumb.
Resist the Urge: These require the full hour of cooling to set. If cut while warm, the melted candy centers will run, and the brownie matrix will crumble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Brownies
- Method: One-Bowl Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
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