Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325℉. Line an 8x8 square glass baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add in espresso powder and sugar and whisk to combine. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar begins to melt into butter, whisking often. Remove from stove and cool while sifting dry ingredients.

Step 3

Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add in chocolate chips and toss to coat.

Step 4

Add butter mixture, vanilla, and eggs to dry ingredients. Mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula until JUST combined. Do NOT overmix or brownies will become tough.

Step 5

Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread gently for brownie batter to be evenly distributed in the pan.

Step 6

Bake brownies for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set, but still soft. A toothpick should come out clean with a few crumbs still attached.

Step 7

Cool the brownies in the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and let the brownies cool for an additional 10 minutes before slicing.