Easter Brownies
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Easter Brownies
Description
Easter Brownies combine traditional rich brownie ingredients like unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder with festive Easter egg candies that are roughly crushed and folded into the batter. The recipe starts by melting the butter and sugar together, then mixing in eggs, cocoa, vanilla, and salt before gently folding in flour and candy pieces. Baking at 325°F in a parchment-lined 9x9 pan ensures a thick and fully cooked brownie with a tender center and lightly crisp edges.
The texture is dense and moist with pockets of candy adding a slight crunch and bursts of sweetness within the chocolaty base. These brownies are especially suited for Easter or springtime celebrations given the colorful candy inclusion, making them visually appealing as well as satisfying.
For best results, allow the brownies to cool before cutting using the parchment paper "sling" to lift them easily out of the pan. This method produces clean slices and helps preserve the soft yet chewy texture of the brownies.
The recipe’s temperature is intentionally kept at 325°F rather than higher to prevent a crunchy crust and promote even baking of the thick batter. Knowing your oven's accurate temperature is important for this recipe to ensure the ideal consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups butter unsalted, this is 2 1/2 sticks
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar lightly packed
- 4 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder be sure to use unsweetened
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups Easter egg candies roughly crushed, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Spray and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper 'sling' so you can easily lift the brownies out after baking. This will make them easier to slice and serve.
- In a large microwave safe mixing bowl add the butter, cut in large chunks, and the brown sugar. Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again to combine. If your butter is still not melted completely, go in for another 15 seconds. Whisk until the butter is completely melted and combined with the sugar. Your butter will want to separate out, so keep whisking until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well between each one. This takes a little elbow grease!
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Again, more elbow grease, but hey, making brownies in a stand mixer sounds a little slacker.
- When the cocoa powder has been all incorporated, fold in the flour, mixing just until there are no white streaks left.
- Turn the batter into your prepared pan, and spread out evenly. Top with one cup of the crushed eggs.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, depending on your oven. The top should feel firm, and the sides will look set. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out with a some moist batter, but not completely wet. Top the hot brownies with the remaining crushed eggs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully remove using the parchment papers edges to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before slicing (if you can wait that long!)
Notes
- Use parchment paper with an overhang to lift brownies from the pan easily for slicing.
- Baking at 325°F produces a moist, thick brownie with a tender crust; avoid higher temperatures to prevent over-crisp edges.
- Be sure to measure oven temperature accurately, using an oven thermometer if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 511IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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