Toffee Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These toffee brownies are my go to when I need something decadent but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have rich, fudgy brownies studded with buttery toffee bits that'll impress everyone at the table. The cocoa powder in these brownies is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an affordable treat that doesn't break the bank. Trust me, once you try these, they'll become your favorite chocolate fix.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 glight brown sugar
- 4large eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 2 gbaking soda
- 150 gbutter
- 200 gtoffee bits
- 100 gchopped walnuts (optional)
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 100 mLwater
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 18x28cm baking tin and line with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the toffee bits until they are well combined.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth before adding the next egg.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- 7
If using walnuts, sprinkle them over the top of the batter.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid compacting the batter.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the brownies will set as they cool.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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