Description
These moist and chocolaty brandy brownies are made with whole wheat flour and topped with a brandy cranberry chocolate glaze for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 200 gm dark chocolate (I used 75% cadburys semi sweet)
- 113 gm unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup (240 ml) wholewheat flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Hershey's)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) brandy
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) baking chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped nuts (optional- I am not a fan so I didn't add them)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy
- 50 gm baking chocolate pieces or 1 cup (240 ml) baking choco chips (60% dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth and well blended. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, add the sugar and cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture, mixing well until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and brandy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with a brandy cranberry chocolate glaze if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The brandy cranberry chocolate glaze adds a nice color and flavor contrast, but the brownies are delicious on their own as well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70