Classic Brownies

Updated May 04, 2016

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Cookbook

The Homemade Vegan Pantry

Published by Ten Speed Press

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Cooking MethodBaking

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 1 hour

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Kid FriendlyYes

One Pot MealYes

OccasionBuffet, Family Get-together, Game Day

Recipe CourseDessert

Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Halal, Kosher, Lactose-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Taste and TextureChocolatey, Sweet

Type of DishChocolate Dessert, Dessert

Ingredients

6 ounces dark chocolate
1/2 cup Glorious Butterless Butter
1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
3 tablespoons water
2 cups Chocolate Cake and Baking Mix
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together. In a small bowl, mix together the chia seeds and water. Put the cake mix in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture, chia seed mixture, and syrup and mix well. Stir in the nuts. Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for 20 minutes. It will look dry on top but will still be soft inside. Allow it to cool completely before cutting and serving.

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