PEANUT BUTTER ESPRESSO BROWNIES

Peanut Butter Espresso Brownies image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 small brownies

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons espresso powder
One 17.6-ounce box brownie mix, such as Duncan Hines
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 teaspoon coarse flake salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup water and the oil, egg and espresso powder. Add the brownie mix and stir until well blended. Stir in the peanut butter chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve.