Brown Coffee Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups white sugar.
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2 tablespoons finely ground espresso powder.
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1/2 teaspoon table salt.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 2 tablespoons extra.
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1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla.
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3 large eggs.
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3 tablespoons rich dark cocoa.
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1 cup cold unsalted butter.
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1 cup regular-purpose flour.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F.
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Use parchment paper to line a square 8x8 metal pan.
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Cook butter till it browns, about 10-12 mins—it'll smell nutty.
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Mix butter with chocolate chips and stir till smooth.
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Throw together salt, cocoa, flour, and espresso powder.
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Beat vanilla, sugar, and eggs until they go fluffy.
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Pour the buttery chocolate mix into the egg mixture in a steady flow.
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Carefully fold your dry mixture into the wet mix.
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Spread batter into the prepared pan.
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Let it bake for 28-35 minutes.
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Let everything chill until completely cool.
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Use a warm knife to cut it into 16 even squares.
# Notes:
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Best results are from a square metal pan.
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Level off your flour with a spoon for precise measuring.
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Different kinds of pans will need varying bake times.
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Cool down fully before cutting into pieces.