Box-of-Chocolates Brownies
15
- Prep Time15 mins
- Total Time50 mins
- Makes16 squares
*PLUS cooling time
Photography, Erik Putz. Food Styling, Dara Sutin. Prop Styling, Krystin Leigh Smith.
These candy-filled brownies offer a surprise in every bite. They're also the perfect way to use up leftover chocolates (if such a thing exists).
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (140 g)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (20 g)
1/4 tsp salt
170 g semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar (210 g)
2 tsp vanilla
16 pieces assorted chocolates, such as caramel- or cream-filled
2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Position rack in centre of oven and preheat to 325F. Line a 9 × 9-in. square baking dish with parchment, leaving overhang on all sides.
Stir flour with cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Combine chocolate with butter in a medium bowl. Microwave on medium until almost melted, stirring halfway through, 1 min. Stir until smooth.
Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Scrape in warm chocolate mixture, then stir until combined. Gradually stir in flour mixture, just until almost mixed. (Overmixing toughens brownies.) Spread half of the batter in prepared dish. Arrange chocolate pieces on top and push down into batter. Pour remaining batter overtop to cover chocolate pieces, then smooth surface. Scatter sprinkles overtop, if desired.
Bake until edges are firm and middle is set, 35 to 45 min. Transfer pan to a rack and cool completely, about 2 hr. Cut into 16 squares. Brownies can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 250, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 32g, Fat 13g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 65mg.
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