What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Graze or Gobble: Latte Mocha Brownies! Ahhhh, coffee and chocolate. It’s a marriage made in heaven. If you think about it, coffee and chocolate are practically related. Don’t believe me? Check out the flavor notes on a bag of coffee beans sometime. You may be surprised to discover that a medium-dark roasted coffee bean, grown in South America, Columbia or Brazil, has a caramelized note that resembles the same sugar in chocolate. If you pay close attention, you may detect the nutty flavor of hazelnut or almond. Nodding your head? Now you have proof those flavors find us craving more….in beverages, candy, and desserts.
LATTE MOCHA BROWNIES
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 cup flour
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8”x8” pan with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder dissolved in water. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Add flour, beating until smooth and creamy. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Cut into squares.
Now I want a good coffee martini (the best ones have some choc in them)!!!
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Oh yeah! ☕️🌿
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Haven’t met a brownie I didn’t like
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Me either. And I’m still on a quest. 😋🍃😍
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😎
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I make brownies often. Might have to try this version.
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Lately I’ve been on a chocolate kick. Stress eating, due to Hurricane Milton. It’s due to hit us tonight. 🌪️🌊
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Hope it doesn’t hit you too hard. Stay safe.
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We’re doing our best. Thanks, Peggy.
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These sound so good!
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Thank you. I taste-test everything I make. 😜🍃😋
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Coffee and chocolate, I’m there!
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Ditto! 👏👏👏
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Those look fabulous!!!!!
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Thank you, Jeanne. I miss my Kroger, but have been shopping at Publix. They’re a close second, so to speak.
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Our big stores here are king Soopers, which is Kroger and Safeway. I’ve never been a Safeway fan, but I think Kroger has very good quality foods. 🙂
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Whenever I checked Kroger brand ingredients lists, I found fewer additives and more natural ingredients.
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I never knew that. That’s great news. Thanks. 🙂
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This sounds yummy, but my thoughts are for you and everyone affected by Milton. Keep safe 🤗💕🙋♂️
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Bless you, Ashley. We are hunkered down and sheltering in with food, water, and a whole house generator. ⚡️
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🤗🤗🤗
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Decidedly decadent! 😻
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For sure. Chocolate is my friend. Coffee is my super-power. 💥
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Loke totally – same here!
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Like, I mean.
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🤣 I thought so. 💙🌿
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This is going on my must make list!
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Yay, Mollie. You won’t be disappointed. 💜🌿
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Oooh yummy!
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A treat for you and yours. 💜🌿
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I was about to comment on the post above about the bread, but then I seen these brownies and I just had to come in for closer look! The brownies sound absolutely delicious, going back to the bread, it looks awful good too.
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Thanks, John. I don’t eat sweets as much as I used to, so I appreciate them when I bake them. 😍
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Hope you read this🙂
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