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Dark Chocolate Brownies
5 from 3 votes

Dark Chocolate Brownies

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate , coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • unsweetened cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square by 2-inch deep baking pan; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, and the water; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to chocolate mixture; beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon. Beat on low speed until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar. Makes 20 to 25 brownies.
  4. Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens