Treacle Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle fudgy brownies are my go to when I want something decadent but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes, from mixing bowl to cooling rack. What I love most is that treacle gives these brownies an incredible depth of flavor and richness that feels fancy, but the recipe itself is wonderfully straightforward. The dark chocolate chips and walnuts add texture and substance, while the cocoa powder brings those antioxidants we're always hearing about. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients already, so it's a budget friendly treat that tastes anything but basic.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 300granulated sugar
- 150light brown soft sugar
- 4eggs
- 100treacle
- 150unsalted butter
- 1salt
- 2baking powder
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100chopped walnuts
- 100dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, treacle, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the unsalted butter to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- 5
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Stir in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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