Updating this post and have deleted all the Talk Like a Pirate Day Jokes. This is a serious post about a serious topic -- Triple Espresso Chocolate Brownies. This recipe is one you shouldn't pass up if you are looking for a way to use packaged brownies mix.
So what are Triple Espresso Brownies?
I've made these brownies many times over the years, but I stopped for a while and forgot about the recipe. This afternoon I baked a half batch using half a batch of brownie mix and an 8 inch square pan. Everything halved as it should and the bake times were more or less the same. So again -- if you need an interesting way to use packaged brownies mix, try the Triple Espresso Brownies. Here's the original recipe.
Recipe
Triple Espresso Brownies
Triple Espresso Brownies start with a packaged brownie mix topped with an espresso flavored chocolate filling and fudge glaze.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 package fudge brownie mix
- ⅔ cup any kind of vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large large egg
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 12 ounces sweet dark or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Glaze
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions using oil, water and eggs and adding instant espresso coffee and vanilla to batter.
- Bake in 13 x 9-inch baking pan according to package directions, but bake for only 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat the butter and brown sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg, instant espresso coffee and vanilla. Stir in walnuts and chocolate until blended.
- Remove brownies from oven. Carefully spread filling over partially baked brownies. Return to oven; bake an additional 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown.
- To make the glaze, heat the chocolate chips and butter in small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted and smooth when stirred. Whisk in instant espresso coffee and milk until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over warm brownies. Let cool.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Laurie L says
This is great Anna! I have a client that owns a huge schooner and they had a special cruise tonight for National Talk Like A Pirate Day and he had me make special tee shirts! What a fabulous recipe and what a great day! Laurie
Barbara says
Shiver me timbers..that there looks mighty fine!
Hey..i tried!
B
Anj says
That is a good looking brownie. Your sense of humor is just too funny! Love it.
marye says
Arrrgh, I dunna use the mixes...but fer this one, matey, AYE! I might change me thoughts.
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rebecca says
ha ha. these look fantastic. and your post is adorable. =)
Anna says
Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Chicken planks.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Peg Leg platter.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Fried crunchy bits.
I haven't eaten there since I was 10.
Joe says
Oh man, you are killing me today! LJS is one of Jeff's favorite places to splurge if we actually go out to eat somewhere.
Anna says
Ahoy! Shannon,
I think I want to meet your daughter's teacher.
The brownies are really good -- they're an old bake-off winner.
Amy, yes. I'm going to pick up dinner at Long John Silvers. ARRRRRR! Then I'm going to stop by the liquor store and get some rum.
Shannon Kohn says
This is too funny, Anna! My daughter came home from school with a bunch of papers written in "Pirate speak" yesterday, and I thought it was just for her class!
Thanks for the smile! The brownies sound dee-lish. Hope you are doing well!
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