Pistachio Brownies

This brownie recipe is rich, fudgy and has a nice flavor kick from the pistachios and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8 pan.
2. Melt butter slightly. While still warm, stir in both sugars until glossy and smooth.
3. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. The batter should thicken slightly.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, espresso, flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Fold just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
6. Spread evenly in the pan.
7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
8. Cool completely, slice & serve.