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Binary Brownie Bites

Welcome to a delightful twist on the traditional brownie recipe. These Binary Brownie Bites combine the fudgy decadence of a brownie with the robust richness of espresso. Cut into bite-sized pieces, these brownies are perfect for sharing with friends and family, or for indulging by yourself.

  • SERVES
    12 people
  • PREP TIME
    20 minutes
  • Cook TIME
    25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl and stir until combined.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into bite-sized pieces.

Binary Brownie Bites are a nod to the culinary creativity of Iron Chef. The idea of combining the unlikely duo of fudgy brownies and robust espresso came from the desire to break away from the conventional brownie recipe and create a dessert that is both familiar and unexpected.

"The inspiration for the Binary Brownie Bites came from a late-night coding session. With a strong espresso in one hand and a piece of a fudgy brownie in the other, the idea sparked to combine these two favorites into one delicious treat."

The espresso doesn't just add a caffeine kick to these brownies; it also enhances the rich chocolate flavor. The result is a brownie that is moist, fudgy, and has a deep chocolaty taste with a hint of espresso. And the name Binary Brownie Bites? It's a playful nod to the coding session that inspired these treats.

These brownies are perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. I hope you enjoy baking and sampling these Binary Brownie Bites as much as I did. Happy baking!

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