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Ina's Outrageous Brownies

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A giant tray of decadent chocolate brownies for a crowd
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword barefoot contessa brownies, brownies, outrageous brownies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 20 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 28 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 6 extra-large eggs
  • 2-3 Tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line up a rack in the middle of the oven for the brownies.
  • Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1-inch baking sheet, and line with parchment paper. This is also known as a 1/2 sheet pan.
  • Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Once melted, add the sugar, coffee (or espresso - see note below if using) granules, and vanilla, stirring until fully combined. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir the eggs gently with a whisk. Add a small amount (1/2 -3/4 cup) of the warm chocolate into the eggs, tempering the mixture. Then slowly add the rest of the warm chocolate mixture, then allow to cool to room temp.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 10 -15 more minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into 20 large squares.

Notes

NOTE:  I find instant espresso easier to find than instant coffee granules - this has a stronger flavor, so please use only 1 Tbsp if using espresso.  
 
I have updated this recipe to work a little easier when mixing the ingredients.  The original recipe from the Barefoot Contessa, is here, and also includes walnuts, which I omit.  https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/outrageous-brownies