Espresso Brownies

INGREDIENTS  

Brownies

• Pillsbury™ Milk Chocolate Flavored Brownie Mix, prepared as directed
• 1 T. instant espresso powder
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Frosting

• ½ cup, unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1½ T. instant espresso powder
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 4 T.+ milk 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Prepare brownies as directed on box, adding the  espresso powder and folding in the chocolate chips.
3. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
4. Bake as directed on box and cool completely before frosting.
5. To make frosting: Cream butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and espresso powder gradually. Mix in vanilla and milk until the frosting is desired consistency.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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