I have 40+ different blondies recipes on my site but none that have been infused with espresso. It was only a matter of time my friends. I got the idea from the Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread I recently made. Since I literally hoarded and savored every last slice of that banana bread, I knew I had to recreate it again and did so by way of blondies.
I used my fast, easy, one-bowl, no-mixer blondie recipe that never lets me down and simply added instant espresso granules to the batter. I buy the espresso at my regular grocery store and use it often in chocolate cake and brownies because it enhances the flavor of chocolate. It infuses the blondies with a lovely coffee flavor. It’s present without being overpowering or too intense. Sometimes coffee-based desserts can be too intense for me but the blondies aren’t like that. I don’t want to feel like I’m truly eating coffee if that makes sense. The chocolate chips that are studded throughout are a wonderful addition. I think coffee and chocolate were made for each other because they each one enhances and complements the other.
I finished the blondies with a boiled frosting which is the same one I used in Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread. How I love boiled frosting. It only takes 3 minutes to make and really elevates the blondies to the next level. You’re going to fall in love with it. The blondies are dense, chewy, super soft, extremely moist, and loaded with layers of flavor. Sinking your teeth into one of these espresso-infused babies is just so extremely satisfying. If you don’t devour the pan on the first day, the flavors marry and meld as time passes and I think they they taste even better on days 2 and 3.
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