Cozy up this winter with Harry's Spiced Winter Chocolate Brownies, a decadent yet lighter spin on a classic treat from "Cook Yourself Thin." Bursting with the rich complexity of dark chocolate and infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these brownies perfectly capture the essence of the season. Made with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of dark chocolate chips, this recipe balances indulgence with better-for-you ingredients. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, these brownies bake up moist and fudgy with a subtle spice kick, making them an irresistible addition to your holiday dessert table or a cozy night in. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt, each brownie is a flavorful reminder that healthy can still be delicious!
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal.
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate (150g) and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
In another bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips (30g) to the batter for added texture and richness.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (be careful not to overbake).
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 pieces and serve.
Enjoy your warm, spiced winter chocolate brownies with a guilt-free smile!
Serving size | (543.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2127.5 |
Total Fat 131.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 72.6g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 482.7mg | 0% |
Sodium 344.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 225.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 37.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 127.2g | |
Protein 40.1g | 0% |
Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
Calcium 345.0mg | 0% |
Iron 29.2mg | 0% |
Potassium 2205.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories