In the past few weeks working as Stone Creek Coffee's intern, I've become a little coffee-obsessed.  I've always loved it, but lately, I've wanted to go beyond my traditional two cups in the morning and use it for something more...creative.  Last week, I suggested the marinade recipe that I found, but I think this week's recipe tops even that delicious suggestion!  How about Espresso Brownies?

They're super easy to make.  All you need is:

• 1c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 sticks of butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4 oz. chopped semi-sweet chocolate
• 3 eggs
• 1 c. flour
• 1 finely ground tablespoon of your favorite dark-roasted coffee (how about our French Roast or our Dark Guatemala?)

Here's how to make them:  Heat the sugar, salt, and butter in a sauce pan.  Then, add the vanilla and chocolate and stir until it's well melted.  Then add the coffee!

Stir the mixture well and transfer it to a mixing bowl.  When it's slightly cool, fold in the eggs and flour, and pour the mixture into a baking pan.  Bake for about 30 min.

I'm going to serve mine under vanilla ice cream!  I think it's the perfect summery way to enjoy this treat!

(This website has some other great recipes too!)