Fudgy Chocolate Brownies (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226 grams) butter
• 3/4 cup (75 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups (270 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
• Optional mix-ins: walnuts, pecans, toffee

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cube the butter and melt it in a large bowl. Add cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
3. Add granulated sugar, instant espresso powder, and sifted cocoa powder. Whisk vigorously to dissolve sugar.
4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and sugar dissolves.
5. Fold in chopped chocolate and flour gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in. Smooth the top.
7. Optional: Sprinkle remaining chopped chocolate and flaked sea salt on top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs for cakey brownies or many crumbs for fudgy brownies.
9. Cool completely, then cut into squares and serve. Enjoy the fudgy chocolate goodness!