Chewy Snickers Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 16 “fun-size” Snickers bars, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with butter. Line the pan with a long piece of parchment paper, allowing the paper to extend up the sides and overhang slightly on both ends. Place another sheet of parchment paper perpendicular to the first, forming a cross. Grease the parchment paper with butter to make removing the brownies easier after baking.
2. Make the Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and boiling water until the mixture is smooth.
   • Add the finely chopped unsweetened chocolate and whisk until it melts completely.
   • Stir in the melted butter and vegetable oil until combined.
   • Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
   • Whisk in the sugar until fully incorporated, then add the flour and salt. Use a rubber spatula to mix until just combined.
3. Layer the Batter and Snickers:
   • Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing it into the corners.
   • Sprinkle about 3/4 of the chopped Snickers over this layer of batter.
   • Pour the remaining batter over the Snickers layer, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining Snickers pieces.
4. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
5. Cool and Serve: Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the brownies cool for about 1 ½ hours. Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the brownies from the pan. Place the brownies on the wire rack to cool completely, about 1 additional hour. Once cooled, cut into 2-inch squares and serve.

Enjoy these rich, chewy, chocolatey brownies with the irresistible taste of Snickers in every bite!