Fudgy Brownies

Doubly delicious, these moist, fudgy brownies appeal to the eye as well as the taste of every chocoholic!
NotesOne individually wrapped square of baking chocolate is 1 oz (30 g).
Keep extra brownies in the freezer. Crumb them and use as a base for cheesecake or cube them for a chocolate trifle.
Makes16 brownies
Cooking Methodbaking, microwaving
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 4 hours
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionBuffet, Family Get-together
Recipe Coursedessert
Dietary Considerationgluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, peanut free
Mealkid snack, snack, tea
Taste and Texturechewy, chocolatey, nutty, sweet
Type of Dishchocolate dessert, dessert
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) yellow pea flour
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) potato starch
- 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp (2 mL) GF baking powder
- ½ tsp (2 mL) xanthan gum
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt
- ½ cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts
- ½ cup (125 mL) shortening
- 2 oz (60 g) unsweetened chocolate
- ½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp (10 mL) shortening
- 2 oz (60 g) white chocolate
- 8-inch (2 L) square pan, lightly greased
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine yellow pea flour, potato starch, brown sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt and walnuts. Mix well and set aside.
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In a large bowl, microwave shortening and chocolate on Medium for 3 minutes or until partially melted in a saucepan over hot water. Stir until melted. Add eggs, one at a time, blending after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Let stand for 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center still has a little moist crumb adhering to it. Let cool for 15 minutes on rack. Meanwhile, prepare glaze, if desired.
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Glaze: In a small bowl, over hot water, partially melt the shortening and chocolate. Remove from heat and continue stirring until completely melted. Spread on warm brownies. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Variation: Substitute an equal amount of whole bean flour for yellow pea.
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