Decadent Chocolate Brownies

Submitted by Amber M.

"A brownie for chocolate lovers, this will really hit the spot when you're craving something "really chocolatey". This is a true brownie - not a cake brownie and not fudge. I do not recommend subbing out any of the dairy in this dessert, so keep that in mind. It will stay soft for days and has that perfect brownie texture. Side note: the batter will be thicker than you'd expect! That's OK!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 Slices

ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup salted butter, melted
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 rd cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 tablespoon whole fat sour cream, heaping
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate bar with almonds, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 177 Celsius.).
2. In a large mixing bowl, add egg and butter. Whisk until blended smoothly.
3. Whisk in white sugar, then add vanilla and baking powder.
4. Add cocoa powder, blend thoroughly.
5. Mix in flour (SLOWLY) and and then sour cream. Batter will be THICK! This is okay. If you find the batter is not thick or is runny, add 1/4 cup more flour. If you find the batter is getting too thick too fast, don't add the full cup. (If you feel the batter is far too thick you can always add more sour cream and/or some milk!).
6. Fold in chocolate pieces. I don't use baking chocolate - I use milk chocolate bars with almonds. Use your favorite brand.
7. Grease a 9" round or square baking tin. Pour brownie mix in, smoothing out with your spatula gently until it reaches the sides.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean. For me with a gas oven, that's 25 minutes.