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Bittersweet Espresso Brownies


Makes 16 brownies

Rich, dense and delicious. The perfect base to a brownie sundae.

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Ingredients

½             cup chopped walnuts


                nonstick cooking spray


¾             cup unsalted butter, cubed


4              ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped


2              ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped


3              large eggs


1              cup granulated sugar


½             cup packed light brown sugar


2              teaspoons espresso powder


2              teaspoons pure vanilla extract


¾             cup unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan


¾             teaspoon salt


Instructions

1. Preheat the toaster oven to 400°F on the Bake setting with the rack in position A. Line the baking pan with aluminum foil. Spread the walnuts on the prepared pan and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.  Cool to room temperature. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.


2. Lightly coat a 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; dust with a small amount of flour. Reserve.


3. Put the butter and chocolates into a heatproof bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Once both are almost completely melted, set aside to cool to room temperature. Reserve.


4. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat eggs until lightened. Add the sugars and mix until light and thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add espresso powder and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add flour and salt; mix until just incorporated. Gently fold in toasted walnuts.


5. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until edges are dry.

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Servings

Makes 16 brownies

Nutritional Information
Per Serving

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 260 (54% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 3g • fat 17g
 sat. fat 9g • chol. 60mg • sod. 120mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 2g


This recipe can be prepared using the following Cuisinart® products:
Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection
Toaster Oven
Convection Toaster Oven
Custom Classic™ Toaster Oven Broiler