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Bittersweet Chocolate And Walnut Brownies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 large egg, at about room temp .
  • 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar .
  • 6 tbsps unsalted butter, cut into small pieces .
  • 2/3 c walnuts, coarsely sliced .
  • 1/2 c sugar .
  • 1 large egg yolk, at about room temp .
  • 2 oz semisweet chocolate, finely sliced .
  • 3 tbsps cocoa powder .
  • 1/8 tsp salt .
  • 1/3 c all-purpose flour .
  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely sliced .
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions
  • Step #1 Center a rack in the oven & preheat to 350°F Spray the inside of an 8-cavity 2" heart-shaped silicone pan with non-stick spray & place on a baking sheet.
  • Step #2 Melt the sliced chocolate & butter in a microwave-safe bowl on low power for 30-second bursts.
  • Step #3 Stir after each burst.
  • Step #4 Use an electric mixer to beat the egg & yolk in a bowl until frothy.
  • Step #5 Add the sugars & whip until very thick & pale colored, about 5 mins.
  • Step #6 Add the melted chocolate mixture & mix completely.
  • Step #7 Sift together the flour & cocoa powder & add the salt.
  • Step #8 Add to the mixture in 3 stages, mixing well after each addition.
  • Step #9 Stir in the walnuts.
  • Step #10 Divide batter evenly among cavities of the pan.
  • Step #11 Bake 35 mins, until a tester comes out slightly moist.
  • Step #12 Remove from the oven & cool the pan on a rack.
  • Step #13 Turn the pan upside-down & carefully peel away from the brownies, then turn brownies top-side up.
  • Step #14 Store in a single layer in a tightly sealed container or covered with foil wrap at about room temp up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy the Bittersweet Chocolate & Walnut Brownies recipe

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