Starbucks Copycat Espresso Brownies Food

STARBUCKS COPYCAT ESPRESSO BROWNIES

Steps:

• PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8x8 square baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
• MELT: Fill a medium saucepan halfway full with water and heat over medium heat. Place a glass bowl over the saucepan so that it rests in the saucepan without touching the water. Add the butter and chocolate and allow it to melt completely. Remove from heat. Stir in the sugar and espresso grounds and continue to mix until the sugar is completely mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, waiting until each is incorporated before adding in the next. Add the cocoa powder along with the flour and mix until *JUST* incorporated. Do not overmix.
• BAKE: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top. Bake the brownies for 30-38 minutes. I baked mine for 35 minutes exactly and they were slightly underdone and extra fudgy, which is exactly how we like them. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before removing from the baking dish. Serve warm.

STARBUCKS DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES {COPYCAT RECIPE}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
• To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
• Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
• Add the cocoa powder and stir to combine (Note - If your cocoa powder is particularly lumpy, you may wish to sift it before adding it).
• Add the flour, salt, and stir to combine.
• Add 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks and stir to combine.
• Turn batter out into prepared pan (it will be thick) and smooth the top lightly with a spatula.
• Evenly sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks on top, lightly tapping them down so they adhere.
• Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
• Allow brownies to cool in pan on a wire rack for about 2 hours before slicing and serving. I sliced them into 8 generous rectangles similar to how Starbucks does it. Store in an airtight container at room temp or in the fridge if you like your brownies chilled.

ESPRESSO BROWNIES (TASTE LIKE STARBUCKS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Melt butter and stir in 2 T chocolate chips stirring until smooth.
• In a large bowl combine sugar and espresso. Use a hand mixer on medium speed and add butter/chocolate mixture from #2 above. Now add salt, eggs and vanilla and blend well.
• Reduce mixer speed and add flour. Blend to incorporate and then stir in the chopped 8oz of bakers chocolate.
• Spread batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes. Check often.
• Remove and cool.
• Microwave whipping cream until almost boiling.
• Pour hot cream over 2 cups of chocolate chips in a small bowl.
• Add 1T butter which makes the ganache shine.
• Spread ganache over brownies and put in fridge to cool.
• Serve chilled for best cutting and taste.
• Enjoy!