Homemade Brownies [From Scratch!]

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces baking chocolate (I used 9 squares of TJ’s 72% chocolate bar or use 4 squares Baker’s Chocolate, semi-sweet) 
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted (1 1/2 sticks) 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 3 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 tablespoons espresso or brewed coffee, optional 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 

Directions:

1. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwave-safe bowl for 90 seconds or until butter is melted.
2. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. 
3. Stir in sugar (it will seem very granular, this is okay). 
4. Stir in eggs and vanilla. If adding espresso or coffee, add it now. 
5. Stir in flour until just combined, do not overmix.
6. Spread brownie batter in prepared pan. 
7. Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until brownies are set, taking care not to over bake. 

Recipe credit: Love Veggies and Yoga