Instructions
Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, instant coffee, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool & glaze: Let brownies cool. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle on top. Allow to set before slicing.
3. 🌰 Almond Brownies
For the Brownies:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
½ cup chopped roasted almonds (plus extra for topping)
Optional Add-ins:
½ cup chocolate chips for extra richness
½ tsp almond extract (for stronger almond flavor)
