Treacle Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Treacle Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate treats featuring the distinctive depth of treacle combined with cocoa powder, walnuts, butter and two types of sugar. Ready in just 55 minutes from start to finish, with only 20 minutes of preparation needed, these brownies suit anyone craving an indulgent chocolate dessert or special bake.
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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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