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Applesauce Brownies
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Ingredients:
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| 1 | cup | Brown Sugar » firmly packed |
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is a type of sweetener made from white sugar mixed with molasses. It has a rich flavor and moist texture, perfect for baking cookies, cakes, and sweet sauces.
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It adds depth and |
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| 1/2 | cup | Butter » or margarine |
Butter
Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious
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| 2 | large | Eggs |
Eggs
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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Eggs are nutritious, |
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| 1 | cup | Applesauce | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla Extract |
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract - pronounced 'vuh-NIL-uh ik-STRAKT' is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans soaked in alcohol and water.
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It's a staple in baking and cooking, known for its rich, aromatic flavor that enhances |
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| 1 | cup | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| 1/4 | cup | Cocoa Powder |
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder - pronounced 'KOH-koh POW-der' is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. What's left is dried and ground into a fine powder. It's used to give
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Ground Cinnamon | ||
| 1/2 | teaspoon | Baking Powder |
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.
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It's |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Baking Soda |
Baking Soda
Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins.
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You can store baking soda unopened, at |
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 1/2 | cup | Walnuts » chopped |
Walnuts
Walnuts - pronounced 'WAWL-nuhts' are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the genus Juglans. They are known for their wrinkled, brain-like appearance. These nuts have a earthy flavor and are encased in
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 35 Minutes | 50 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
- Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
1. In large bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter or margarine.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Stir in applesauce and vanilla; blend thoroughly.
4. Stir in flour, unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
5. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
6. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and cool.
8. Just before serving, dust the top of the brownies with powder sugar, if you like.
9. Cut into squares and serve.
Submitted by Normantine D. | March 11th, 2024 See all of Normantine D.'s Recipes.
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