Caramel Espresso Brownies

MAKES: 16

COOK TIME: 25 Min

To give your Caramel Espresso Brownies a fancy flair, serve each one with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and a sprig of fresh mint. Even though you may not be able to taste the espresso, it gives the brownies a full and luxurious flavor!

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup all-purpose flour*
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) light butter, melted
1/3 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup caramel sauce*

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.*
In a large bowl, dissolve the coffee granules in the water. Add the remaining ingredients except the caramel sauce; mix well. Pour the batter into the baking dish. Drizzle with caramel sauce and, using a knife, swirl the sauce into the batter.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

*To make this a gluten-free recipe, substitute 2 tablespoons less than 2/3 cup brown rice flour; gluten-free extract and caramel sauce; and nonstick cooking spray with no flour added.