Little Motivators

Get a little pick-me-up with these brownie treats packed with nuts and a bit of espresso. Recipe developed by Christina Tosi.
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Little Motivators
Get a little pick-me-up with these brownie treats packed with nuts and a bit of espresso. Recipe developed by Christina Tosi.

June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/brownies/little-motivators-9593

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (18.2 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Nutrition Information

458 calories, 46g carbs

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Nutrition Information

458 calories, 46g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step two

    In a large bowl, stir brownie mix with melted butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coffee, nuts and chocolate chips.

  • Step three

    Scoop the dough into 1/3 cup domes, and place 2 to 3-inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely before fueling up!

Tips

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition Information

458 calories, 46g carbs

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Little Motivators

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 26 mg 3%
Carbohydrate 46 g 15%
Cholesterol 36 mg 12%
Total Fat 30 g 46%
Iron 3 mg 15%
Calories 458 kcal 23%
Sodium 156 mg 7%
Protein 5 g 10%
Saturated Fat 11 g 54%
Sugars 32 g 3%
Vitamin C 0

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