Description
Warm squares of fudgy cocoa embrace sweet-tart apple bits dusted with cinnamon, offering a chewy crumb and a whisper of autumn in each mouthful.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium apple peeled cored and diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl combine all-purpose flour unsweetened cocoa powder ground cinnamon and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in the diced apple pieces until they are evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the parchment paper and slicing into squares.
Notes
- For best texture use a tart apple such as Granny Smith.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Reheat individual servings briefly in the microwave for a warm treat.