Red Velvet Espresso Brownies
(from abigail12083’s recipe box)
So good.
Source: Pinterest
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Christmas, dessert
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate squares
- 1 cup plus 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp plus 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 8 oz. cream cheese
Directions
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preheat oven to 350
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melt butter and chocolate in the microwave for 60-90 seconds
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stir and add 1 cup white sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract
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allow to cool, then add 2 eggs
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add red food coloring, 3/4 cup flour, and the espresso, stir gently
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remove 1 cup of the brownie batter, set aside
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for the cream cheese layer, cream together the package of cream cheese, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup white sugar
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cream in one egg, then 1 tablespoon flour until light and fluffy
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line 8×8 plan with foil, spray with non-stick baking spray
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spread brownie batter, then layer cream cheese mixture, then swirl additional brownie batter on top
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bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean