Description
Classic butterscotch brownies offer rich caramel notes with deep brown sugar complexity. Smooth chocolate and nutty undertones create delightful layers you’ll savor in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped walnuts
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) water
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups (360 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 180°C (350°F) and thoroughly coat a 7×11 inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Wet Mixture Integration: Combine brown sugar with hot melted butter, creating a smooth base. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and homogeneous.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold sifted flour mixture into wet ingredients, creating a cohesive batter. Incorporate chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Cooling Phase: Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling (15-20 minutes).
- Frosting Preparation: Blend coffee and water to create a concentrated liquid. Whip butter and confectioner’s sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Frosting Completion: Gradually mix coffee liquid into buttercream, creating a smooth, consistent frosting. Once brownies are completely cool, spread frosting evenly across the surface.
- Serving: Let frosting set before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour, sugar, and butter to ensure consistent texture and taste.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow eggs and butter to reach room temperature for smoother mixing and better integration.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Mix dry and wet ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can create tough brownies.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and maintain clean, crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg