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Single Origin Cocoa Brownies

These brownies really bring out the uniqueness of each cocoa and are sure to make you a very impressive host.

Servings 24 small squares

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons 1 1/4 sticks, 140 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 200 grams sugar
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 80 grams high fat single origin cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cold large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 65 grams all-purpose flour
  • OR
  • 1/3 cup 50 grams coffee flour for a gluten free version

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl over a saucepan with a bout 2 inches of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and warm, but not hot.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, stirring rapidly after each one. When the batter is completely blended add in your flour of choice and mix until just combined. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
  4. Bake until a toothpick pushed into the center comes out slightly moist with flecks of brownie 20 to 25 minutes.