Espresso Brownies

Makes one 8x8-in pan • Active time 15 min

Butter and flour an 8x8-in pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C)
4 oz (115 g) unsalted butter	melt				bake 350°F (170°C) 30 to 40 min
1 cup (200 g) sugar		mix
1/4 tsp. (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
1 shot (4 Tbs; 60 mL) fresh brewed espresso or very strong coffee
2 large (100 g) eggs			mix
1/2 cup (80 g) all-purpose flour				fold in
1/3 cup (80 g) Hershey's cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. (1.3 g) baking soda
1/4 tsp. (1.5 g) table salt

Pairing

Pairs well with a strong espresso or a glass of tawny port; a scoop of vanilla ice cream works too.