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Old-Fashioned Molasses Brownies

Old-Fashioned Molasses Brownies

Fudgy cocoa brownies sweetened with molasses for a deep old fashioned flavor
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Dry

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 2 tsp fine salt.

Wet

  • 1 2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Optional

  • 1 2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • powdered sugar for serving.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

  • heat oven to 350 F
  • grease a 9 inch square pan and line with parchment leaving overhang
  • whisk flour cocoa baking powder and salt until uniform.

Batter and Bake

  • whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy
  • whisk in molasses then eggs one at a time then vanilla
  • fold in dry ingredients just until no dry streaks remain then fold in nuts if using
  • spread batter evenly in pan and bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs and the top looks set about 22 to 28 minutes
  • cool completely in pan then lift out and slice.

Notes

1. For chewier brownies reduce bake time by 2 minutes and cool fully before slicing 2. for extra depth add 1 tbsp brewed coffee or espresso powder to the wet mixture 3. swap half the butter for neutral oil for a softer crumb 4. store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g