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Ghirardelli Brownies

3/26/2012

 
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I have a confession to make. I love boxed brownies. I know, I know. I'm a foodie. I should not love brownies that come from a box, but I can't help it. None of the recipes I have tried are ever fudgy enough. Until this recipe. Mind you, this recipe is about one step away from a box, but it's homemade and it's so good. This recipe is super easy. You really only need one bowl, and you can whip it up in 10 minutes or less. Just make sure you pick up a can of Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa because this recipe doesn't use regular cocoa powder. This is the Ghirardelli brownie box recipe minus the box.

I made these brownies for one of my friend's birthdays, and she loves Cadbury mini eggs. So I added some into the brownie batter (those are the light brown spots you can see in the brownies). I'm not sure how much they added to the flavor, but the nice thing about these brownies is that you can add whatever mix-ins you like. I routinely add chocolate chips but some peanut butter, caramel, candy, etc. would be great, too.

Ghirardelli Brownies
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Makes an 8x8 or 9x9 pan

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa (see picture below)
2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, candy, etc.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add in the melted and cooled butter. Combine together the cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt and then add into the liquids. Stir until just incorporated. Dump in any mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, etc., and stir. Pour batter into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan and bake 20-30 minutes. If you like really fudgy brownies, bake 20 minutes, and if you like your brownies a little more cooked and cakey, lean toward the 30 minutes side. You should let them cool before serving, but I won't tell if you eat them out of the pan with a spoon or just bite by bite.

Source: Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa
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Jaida (Sweet Beginnings) link
3/27/2012 12:15:47 am

Oh my...Ghirardelli Brownies sound like exactly what my diet doesn't need, but I want!! These look amazing!

Lotus
3/27/2012 01:46:00 am

YUM! I love brownies anyway I can get them.

Anita at Hungry Couple link
3/27/2012 07:26:28 am

I find the Ghirardelli boxed brownies too sweet but they are the absolute and total weakness of Mr. Hungry Couple. I might have to make this version for him :)

Sara N. link
3/27/2012 08:05:55 am

Yum! I love the idea of adding the little eggs. Too cute!

Kaitlin (TheGardenGrazer)
3/28/2012 01:57:04 am

Confession.... we made the Ghiradelli boxed brownies last week and devoured them. Will definitely be trying this recipe - YUM!!!

Katie @ OhShineOn link
3/28/2012 02:02:55 am

I recently had my first ever ghirardelli ice cream and it was insanely delicious, so these brownies are truly truly truly calling out my name!

Becky link
3/28/2012 02:05:17 am

I wish I could say I am morally opposed to brownie mixes but I gotta tell you that Ghiradelli makes the BEST boxed brownie mix! I use it often and just doctor it up a bit! I love your recipe and will try it soon! Thanks for sharing! :)

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts link
3/29/2012 01:31:08 am

Love fudgy brownies! These look perfect. Did you do anything for the altitude, or just straight this recipe? Brownies are the one thing that gives me trouble up here :)

She Makes and Bakes link
3/29/2012 02:58:08 am

Brownies usually work for me so I don't do anything for the altitude. It should work just fine. If it doesn't, let me know and we can brainstorm!


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