National Brownie Day 2014 is to take place on Dec. 8, and if you are still not ready to be one with the country in celebrating this chocolate-filled occasion, then perhaps this brownie recipe will help you decide.
According to Cute-Calendar, the tradition of baking brownies started in the 19th century, and since then the baked square or bar-shaped chocolate treats gained a large following in the U.S. and in Canada.
While the typical brownie comes in a variety of forms, they still have the same texture - a cross between a cookie and a cake.
Apart from just its chocolaty taste, brownies also include a number of flavorful elements i.e. nuts, frosting, whipped cream and chocolate chips, among others.
Interestingly, National Day Calendar reports that the first ever brownie recipe was published way back in 1904 in the Laconia, NH "Home Cookery."
It isn't really clear when this National Brownie Day tradition came from, but it surely is the best day for all people who yearn for the yumminess of this snack bar.
Without further ado, here is the best and perhaps one of the simplest way in baking brownies, as per Flavor574.
1. Dark Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup butter, melted & divided (1/3 cup + 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
a. It is important to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
b. Then, combine baking soda and cocoa in a mixing bowl, adding 1/3 cup of melted butter until the mixture becomes smooth.
c. Add both the sugar and eggs with the remaining melted butter before stirring in the vanilla and salt to the mix.
d. Once the batter is smooth, add the chocolate chips and flour at the same time.
e. Spread the batter on to a greased 9x13" baking dish and bake it for 35 to 40 minutes.
f. Serve after cooling or freeze for much longer storage life.
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