Chocolate Brownies

  1. This recipe will be baked in a 9" x 13" tray
  2. Combine the choppedd chocolate, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and espresso powder in a heatproof bowl/cup and set aside
  3. Add butter to a saucepan and melt over medium heat. Pour the hot butter over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth
  4. Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 10 minutes
  5. With the mixer on, pour in the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and blend until smooth
  6. Sift in the flour and remaining cocoa powder and gently fold until just combined

  7. Pour in the batter into the baking tray and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until lightly puffed, about 20 minutes
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and lightly drop the tray on a flat surface twice
  9. Return the tray in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes