Brownies Made With Cocoa Powder (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups sugar
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
# Steps to Follow:
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Position your oven rack in the lower third of your oven. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large glass bowl, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Place the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined.
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Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Ensure the mixture is not too hot before adding eggs.
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After cooling slightly, add vanilla extract and mix well. Add the eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until very well mixed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the batter and stir very well to combine, mixing about 40 strokes with a spoon.
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If using chocolate chips or chopped walnuts, fold them into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a tester inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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Serve and enjoy. If not eating the same day, wrap or cover tightly for storage.
# Additional Notes:
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Recipe lightly adapted from Alice Medrich's Best Cocoa Brownie Recipe.