I’m baaaack…..
It’s been a long time since I posted anything but I promise that I had good reason – which I’ll get to later.
First can we just stop, wait a minute and admire the gorgeousness that this brownie is!
Look at that fudge.
Look at that shine.
Look at the corky piece of walnut peeking through.
Doesn’t it make you want to sink your teeth into it right now?
These brownies have become my go-to brownies because they are THE best.
They’re extremely dense, fudgy, chewy and have NO chocolate in them. That’s right, not a single square!
I almost wept with joy upon biting into my first, straight from the oven (hence the unruly cuts), square of deep dark chocolate deliciousness. I’m swooning just thinking about them.
I found the recipe on kitchn.com and was drawn to its name ‘Pantry Cocoa Brownies’ which is very apt because they really do just call for ingredients that I’m sure all of us have in our kitchens – oil, sugar, eggs, flour, and cocoa.
Nothing extra!
No need to worry about buying copious amounts of dark chocolate or melting pounds of butter or making buttermilk.
These fudgy chocolatey bars of goodness take half an hour to make and another half an hour to bake.
That’s an hour well spent I’d say especially considering you’ll have an entire batch of devilishly good brownies at the end of it.
The smell of chocolate wafting through your entire house is an added plus.
There are two things to note about the recipe:
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I’ve added half a cup of chopped walnuts, they’re totally optional though. I personally love nutty and crunchy bits in my brownie. The original recipe does not call for any nuts.
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The original recipe does however call for powdered sugar instead of normal granulated sugar. If you don’t have powdered sugar on hand, you can grind normal granulated sugar in a blender or food processor. But decrease the amount slightly because as compared to powdered sugar, granulated sugar is heavier in weight.
With that out of the way, make them and let them blow your mind.
Cheers – Noor
Cocoa BrowniesPrep Time: 30 minutes Yields: 9 large or 16 small squaresCook Time: 25-30 minutesIngredients:2/3 cup canola oil2/3 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1 1/3 cups icing sugar*1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnutsDirections:1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.2. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line I with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.3. Place the oil into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 4 to 6 (5-second) bursts until it is warm but not hot. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until completely smooth and combined. Let sit for 4 or 5 minutes so the cocoa can bloom.4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.5. In another bowl, place the eggs, powdered sugar, and brown sugar. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium speed until fluffy and lighter in color. Beat in the vanilla until just combined.6. Add 1/2 of the cocoa mixture to the egg mixture and mix at medium-high speed until it is shiny and fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.7. Next, add in the flour mixture to the egg and cocoa mixture and mix at low speed until fully combined. Add the remaining cocoa mixture and mix at medium-high speed until the batter is shiny and fully combined, about 1 minute. Fold in the chopped walnuts.8. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You’ll know the brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few crumbs attached (it shouldn’t be completely wet) and the brownies pull away from the edges of the pan.10. Let them cool (if you can help it ;)) before cutting into squares.Notes*If you don’t have icing/powdered sugar on hand, you can grind normal granulated sugar in a blender or food processor. But decrease the amount slightly because as compared to powdered sugar, granulated sugar is heavier in weight.**Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 days.Recipe source: kitchn |
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