bakery style brownies with coffee

Name: bakery style brownies with coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (hot and melted); 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted); 1 1/8 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp coffee (liquid); 1/2 cup gluten free flour; 1/2 cup cocao powder (unsweetened); 1/2 cup chocolate chips; flaky sea salt (for topping (optional)); 1/4 cup chocolate chips (for topping (optional))

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bakery style brownies are the perfect, fudgy, indulgent brownie. this recipe uses coffee and topped with sea salt to bring out the chocolate flavor. you won't want to make any other brownie recipe!

holding a gluten free brownie in my hand topped with chocolate chips and sea salt

these are the best brownies i've ever had. they are fudgy, indulgent, rich and incredibly delicious

. if you're a chocolate lover like myself, you will LOVE these!

one of my favorite parts is how easy they are to make. i've made this batter in under 8 minutes and it still came out perfect.

however, there is still a couple secret ingredients to making these brownies the best ever...keep reading to find out what they are!

main ingredients

making gluten free brownies in a large mixing bowl

brownie batter ready to be poured into the baking tray

why you should add coffee to your brownies

did you know that coffee and chocolate go hand in hand?

they're better together, it's true! these two ingredients improve each other and therefore, improve the brownie batter as a whole.

the coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor, which is exactly what we want in a brownie. the more chocolate, the better.

you don't need much when adding coffee to your baked goods! this recipe just uses 3 liquid tablespoons and you get the perfect hint of coffee with the rich chocolate in every bite.

frequently asked questions

are these brownies gluten free?

yes! i use gluten free flour for this brownie recipe. however, you can also use regular all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio.

do i have to add coffee to these brownies?

you don't HAVE to but it's highly recommended as it brings out the chocolate flavor.

what are the best chocolate chips to use?

my favorite chocolate chips to use are enjoy life brand or hu kitchen chocolate. both are delicious and high quality, perfect for these brownies.

can i add other mix-ins?

you can! you can add your favorite nuts, chocolate, nut butter or anything your heart desires. the limit does not exist. do keep in mind that different mix-ins will chnage the baking time so make sure to keep an eye on that!

how should i store these brownies?

store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days (if they last that long). or store in the fridge for up to 5 days!

spreading brownie batter in an 8x8 baking tray

secrets to making these brownies

first, coffee - it brings out the chocolate flavor and richness
whisking your eggs - by whisking the eggs prior to adding them to the batter, this helps to create that crinkly top we all love and strive for.
mixing the batter - DO NOT overmix the batter, this helps give us that fudgy brownie texture and that shiny, crinkly top
measuring chocolate chips - measure with your heart, i love to fold chocolate chips in the batter and add more on top...
lastly, flaky sea salt - don't question it, just add a little flaky sea salt on top and you won't regret it!

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