I started to look ahead to Memorial Day on this overcast Saturday, the weekend before, and realized that there's rarely been one, a Memorial Day, in our family without some form of chocolate whether it be in the form of cake or brownies on our holiday menu. Both of my grandmothers favored it and we grandchildren have carried on.Not a hard task to carry on, mind you.
Today, however, is filled with Saturday chores, sporting events, and engagements. Very little time but my boys were scavenging through the pantry for something sweet. I was thinking of Memorial Day ... so I tried something fast. It was so delicious, I just had to pass along.
Super easy, super quick prep work ... but oh so delicious results. If you're a brownie fan, this is a keeper!
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies
1 20 oz box Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Canola Oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare an 8 in x 8 in pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place water, oil, egg and espresso in medium bowl and stir until fully mixed. Add brownie mix and stir until blended. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake in an 8 in x 8 in pan as follows. If your pan is glass, bake for 45-50 minutes. If your pan is metal, bake for 40-45 minutes.
Enjoy! And by the way, my 12-year-old absolutely loved these!
