Brownies

A brownie is a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture so a perfect balance of ingredients can result you in a chewy gooey brownie.

Preparation time:45 minutes

Serves:12

Ingredients:

4 oz semisweet chocolate

1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

pinch of salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoon coffee granules

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips(optional for crunch)

Procedure:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease and line a baking pan.

2.Melt the chocolate with the butter and let cool.

3.Sift the flour,cocoa powder, coffee granules and salt  and keep aside.

4.Mix the eggs and sugar do not whisk, we do not want to incorporate air into the mixture.

5.Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until incorporated.

6.Sift in the flour and fold.

7.Add walnuts or chocolate chips if you like and fold.

8.Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.

9.Let cool completely, peel off the parchment paper and cut into squares.

Tips:

Serve warm brownie with vanilla ice cream  and chocolate or caramel sauce.

This recipe is for a fudgy brownie,for cakey brownies just substitute the brown sugar with regular sugar and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder or an extra egg.Play around with the proportions for reaching the perfect texture that you like.

These can also be served with some powdered sugar sprinkled on top or with milk or coffee.