Ingredients
- 1 pound dark chocolate, chopped
- 1½ cups unsalted butter
- 13 ounces dulce de leche
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts or mix-ins (e.g., toffee bits, crushed Oreos, mint chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the butter, chopped dark chocolate, and dulce de leche together. If using a microwave, heat for 60 seconds, stir, then repeat in 30-second increments until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and instant coffee granules.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture until smooth and combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, whisking until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and your choice of chopped nuts or other mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes. Begin checking at 35 minutes—insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, cut into 12 large, 18 medium, or 24 small squares. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Use a spatula to carefully remove brownies from the pan and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake—brownies continue to cook as they cool.
- Instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor—omit if preferred.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like white chocolate chips, crushed candies, or caramel chunks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 369
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 269mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
