Mocha Butterscotch Brownies
We are taking a much needed break from pumpkin spice this or pumpkin spice that again today. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some pumpkin spice latte just like the average Fall lover but sometimes you just need something else. Like this browned butter sweet potato bread from earlier in the week or something decadent, classic and chocolatey like these mocha butterscotch brownies.
I was craving something different the other day. And I am not one to crave sweets normally so I decided to listen to myself and make some brownies. For some reason, brownie recipes are not frequent around here and I hope these brownies will change that because they are my new favorites. Made with rich bittersweet chocolate and espresso that enhances the flavor of the chocolate, these mocha butterscotch brownies are decadent and simply irresistible.
They could go with some frosting as the hubs wanted but sometimes just a dusting of powdered sugar can go a long way. I thought it was sweet enough with the butterscotch chips and didn’t need that extra layer of frosting. But I could be wrong so feel free to frost yours.
That’s it for today friends! We are having an exceptional warm fall day and I am not spending any minute inside that is not necessary. This might just be the last few nice ones around here.
Oh, don’t forget to grab the full recipe for these mocha butterscotch brownies over on Delish Dish!
Mocha Butterscotch Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
what a GREAT combo!!
What’s up with the weather this year? Insane! Ok, enough of that…let’s talk Brownies. I love the butterscotch mocha twist on these bad boys. And I am very glad that you gave in to your cravings and made brownies. These look incredible! Also, good point about pumpkin spice. I’m all about pumpkin spice when it first comes out, but I get kinda worn out by it after a while. These brownies will be a welcome change in our kitchen! Yum!
It gets so much in our face that I get tired of it. But that’s the same with peppermint soon too 😛
It always makes a nice change to see recipes that aren’t all about pumpkin around this time of year! 🙂 These brownies look divine – love the mocha and butterscotch flavour. Delicious recipe, Zainab!
I agree!! Its always refreshing when it is not pumpkin in the fall 🙂
These brownies are everything I could ever want. Caffeine in a baked good?! Um, yes.
I agree!! Caffeine in anything!
As much as I love pumpkin I’m totally on board with taking a break. Love that you switched things up with these yummy brownies! The mocha and butterscotch combo sound like an awesome combo!
Yes, same here. Just a break from it all and enjoy something classic.
Well I’m happy your taking a break from pumpkin because I don’t particularly love pumpkin.. I know, I know, HUGE food blogger foul! 😉 But I DO love these brownies!!! Butterscotch and mocha?! Heck yes! These look amazing, Zainab! Cheers!
Hahhah what?? Cheyanne!!! I forgive you though because you make the best desserts 🙂
I welcome breaks from pumpkin this year. it’s been much in general so different recipes are very welcome! These brownies sound like the perfect way to change things up!
Lol, you know we all do things overboard in this food space.
Don’t feel bad! I haven’t even started working on pumpkins yet *guilty* Been busy eating my chocolate which I’m saving for the 31st, lol. And this brownies is my excuse to enjoy more sweets this weekend.
Hhahah nothing ever wrong with chocolate 🙂
Oh wow – Zainab these brownies are marvelous! With those chunks of butterscotch added in along with the espresso, I gotta agree, just a dusting of powdered sugar works so well in these!
Right?? Just powdered sugar is perfect here.