Double Espresso Brownies

There's nothing like the smell of chocolate and coffee. It's the epitome of "bittersweet." These brownies could easily be served in a cafe like Starbucks, or in a nice restaurant as an after-dinner treat to be served with coffee. The recipe was pretty different in that everything took place on the stovetop, including making the frosting. The brownies are flavored with a tablespoon of instant coffee crystals (I couldn't find instant espresso powder) and a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips; similarly, the icing contains a teaspoon of instant coffee and a cup of chocolate chips. I suppose the only tricky thing about this recipe is making sure you don't burn anything, which is easy to do on the stovetop. It also took quite a while for the mixtures to come to a boil, so this recipe requires patience.

They're quite delicious, though maybe not something I would want to make often. These brownies are rich as well as unique, and while I don't consider the coffee flavor to be overwhelming, people who dislike coffee aren't as likely to enjoy them. I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5.

Cheers!

~Jesia <3