These cake-like brownies have a slightly fluffy texture and a great chocolate flavor.
| 3 |
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(1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate |
| 1/4 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
| 3/4 |
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cup sugar |
| 2 |
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eggs |
| 1/4 |
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cup milk |
| 1 |
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tablespoon light corn syrup |
| 1 |
|
teaspoon vanilla |
| 1/2 |
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cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 |
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teaspoon baking powder |
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Place chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 1 minute. Stir; continue microwaving, stirring at one minute intervals, until chocolate is melted and smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Set aside.
Place butter in large bowl. Beat butter with wire whisk until soft and creamy; add sugar. Continue beating until well mixed. Add 1 egg at a time; beat well after each addition. Add milk, corn syrup and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Add melted chocolate; continue beating until well mixed.
Stir in flour and baking powder until well mixed. Pour brownie mixture into prepared pan. Spread mixture evenly in pan. Bake for 23 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (DO NOT OVERBAKE.) Cool completely.
VARIATIONS:
Flavored: Substitute 1 teaspoon extract or flavoring (mint, almond, etc.) for the vanilla.
Stir-ins: One-half cup of stir-ins (nuts, baking chips, toffee bits, etc.) may be stirred into brownie mixture before baking.
Topping: Sprinkle cooled brownies with powdered sugar or frost with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Recipe Tip
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Recipe Tip
To melt chocolate on stove-top, place chocolate in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Recipe Tip
To substitute unsweetened cocoa for unsweetened baking chocolate, use 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter for each ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.
Recipe Tip
Reduce baking temperature by 25°F if using dark or nonstick baking pan.
Recipe Tip
To prepare brownies in 13x9-inch baking pan, double all ingredients. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
