Valentine’s week is here, and that means one thing: it’s time to indulge in chocolate- preferably in large quantities! That’s where my Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies come into focus. Whether you are baking for your sweetheart, your family, or a group of co-workers, these decadent brownies will win you tons of love and acoldes!
I know boxed brownies are tempting, but trust me- once you taste these, you’ll never look back. This from-scratch recipe is as easy as it is indulgent, delivering the ideal balance of chewy fudge with a deep hit of chocolate flavor that makes my heart skip a beat! These are dark chocolate, but don’t worry they’re still plenty sweet, so let’s bake!
Start by melting butter and dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Next, add the sugar and then the eggs one at a time. Time for the extracts; along with vanilla, I like to put just 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract which accentuates the sweetness and gives a little pop of something extra. You’ll add the dark chocolate cocoa, for depth, followed by the salt and flour, don’t overmix! Then fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Bake the brownies for 24-28 minutes at 350 degrees, and you have a treat to share and enjoy!
Keep reading for a darling packaging idea, perfect for sharing!
Dark Chocolate Brownies
½ cup butter
6 ounces dark chocolate, 60% cocoa, chopped
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup extra dark cocoa powder
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted, optional
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Melt butter and dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the sugar and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time mixing until each is incorporated. Add vanilla and mix well. Add cocoa powder and mix well, next add flour and salt, and mix just until combined. Add pecans, and chocolate chips if desired, and mix and spread batter into the prepared dish. Bake for 24-28 minutes until the edges are beginning to brown.
I first shared this packaging idea in a cooking class back in 2019, and couldn’t resist bringing it back here. It’s simple, charming, and makes your brownies look like a little gift- which let’s be honest, they are!
Just wrap each brownies in a square of parchment paper, tie it up with colorful string and Voilà! Pre Packaged treats are ready to share!
I hope you will enjoy my recipe for Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies, and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!! XO Lorie
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