Flourless Brownies
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Flourless Brownies
Description
The Flourless Brownies recipe relies on melted butter combined with semisweet chocolate chips as its base. Beaten eggs and granulated sugar create a pale, fluffy mixture that lightens the texture. Cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt are sifted into this mixture for body and balance. The melted chocolate mixture is folded in gently, resulting in a dense yet tender batter. Baking at moderate temperature in a lined pan prevents sticking and allows even cooking.
These brownies boast an intense chocolate flavor that is moist and fudgy rather than cakey, due to the lack of flour and the use of cornstarch. The texture is chewy and rich, ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a decadent treat.
Perfect as a dessert or snack, they can be served plain or with accompaniments like whipped cream or berries. The recipe suggests baking in an 8x8-inch pan but offers guidance on using a 9x9-inch pan with adjusted baking time.
Note that baking duration should be monitored: 25-30 minutes in a 9x9 pan ensures the center sets without overbaking. Parchment lining aids in easy removal and neat slicing.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter cut into about 6 pieces, unsalted
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large egg room temperature preferred
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder natural
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line an 8x8 metal baking pan¹ with parchment paper (use enough that some is hanging over the sides so you can lift the brownies out of the pan easily after baking and cooling). Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter pieces and chocolate chips. Microwave for 20-second increments, stirring well in-between, until chocolate and butter are completely smooth and melted. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer (or stand mixer) to beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until mixture is pale and fluffy and increased in volume (this will probably take at least a minute, maybe longer, on high speed).
- Sift cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt into egg mixture and then fold ingredients together until combined with a spatula (if you don’t have a sifter, just whisk them together in a separate bowl to remove any lumps before stirring into egg mixture).
- Drizzle the melted butter/chocolate mixture into the batter and use a spatula to gently stir until just combined.
- Transfer to prepared baking pan and bake on 350F (175C) for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before lifting out of the pan using the parchment paper and slicing and serving (if they're still warm they will definitely fall apart).
Notes
- These brownies can be baked in a 9x9-inch metal pan; adjust baking time to approximately 25-30 minutes for best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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