The Story of Brownies + Classic Brownie Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories while honey adds moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour adds protein while whole wheat is more economical.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, cocoa nibs are less expensive.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture and stir until just combined and there are no lumps.

Grease a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) bake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Transfer the brownies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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