Treacle Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, fudgy brownies infused with the deep, velvety flavor of treacle.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 100 mltreacle
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 6 gsalt
- 150 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking tray with a non-stick surface for easier removal.
- 2
Melt the butter and treacle in a medium saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Tip: Be patient, as this may take a few minutes.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the cocoa powder for an even texture.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough brownies.
- 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: Be gentle to preserve the texture.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air pockets.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 5cm from the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Keep an eye on the brownies during the last 5 minutes of baking, as they can go from perfectly cooked to overcooked quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Cut into squares once the brownies have cooled slightly.
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