Homemade Chewy Brownies Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 691

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and can be less expensive in bulk.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often less costly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing it to come up the sides.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until partially melted.

Add chopped bittersweet chocolate to the saucepan with the butter and stir until fully melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and optional instant espresso powder.

Whisk the mixture until well combined.

Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the bowl and mix until a nice batter forms.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper.

Dust the cooled brownies with powdered sugar before serving.

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