Description
These hazelnut brownies feature a slightly crisp surface with a soft, moist, and gooey interior, complemented by crunchy toasted hazelnut pieces.
Ingredients
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- 5 oz (150 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 stick (113 g) butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (15 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the rack in the center of the oven.
- Butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan, and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the toasted hazelnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares with a sharp serrated knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
Use good quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor. Grease and line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a gooey texture. Cut brownies with a sharp serrated knife for clean edges, wiping the knife between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55