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Fudgy Brownies {recipe}

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Fudgy Brownies - Lil Miss Cakes

My goal when developing my perfect brownie recipe was to create a dairy free brownie that tasted like it came out of a box when in fact it’s made from scratch. Why was this my goal? Because boxed brownie mix is just so good-one of the ultimate comfort foods from childhood. I tested and tested until I came up with a recipe I was really happy with, but couldn’t figure out the best way to bake them until I came across Alton Brown’s new technique for baking his brownies. The method worked for my dairy free recipe too! It creates a dark and fudgy brownie with a crispy, crackly top.  It’s kind of a weird technique but it does result in fudgy fudgy brownies. His way takes a bit longer because you bake the brownies for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven for 15 minutes. After that you bake again for a final 30 minutes resulting in dense and fudgy greatness. If you aren’t loving that method, simply bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Some notes to consider: I like to use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder, in this recipe, but you can use any cocoa powder you have on hand.
I bake my brownies in a true 9×13 inch baking pan. I don’t recommend using a disposable tin for this recipe. Those tins are smaller even though everyone calls them 9×13 inch size. Your baking time will be different than I have listed.

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Fudgy Brownies {recipe}
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl stir together the oil, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, eggs, salt, and vanilla.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl or on top of a double boiler. Stir in the melted chocolate.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the pan and carefully spread it to the edges. The batter will be thick.
  5. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  7. Return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

 

Gluten Free Brownie Brittle {Recipe}

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Gluten Free Brownie Brittle | Lil Miss Cakes

I am always looking for good Passover dessert recipes. It’s seriously on my mind all year! I came up with this one last Passover and never got a chance to post it officially on my blog. I did share it on Instagram and emailed it over and over to anyone asking. But here is my official post with the easy to follow, no mixer needed, one bowl, dairy free, gluten free, brownie brittle recipe! I make so many batches of these before Passover because they are so easy to make and really really delicious. I’ve always wanted to try adding other topping on like nuts, marshmallows, coconut, sprinkles…but I have not had the chance. If you try adding anything other than chocolate chips, let me know how it goes! This recipe has actually replaced my recipe for flourless double chocolate nut cookies, a recipe I highly recommend for Passover-it’s really good too! But this brownie brittle is just so much easier to make. Plus it’s nut free, something people are always looking for in a dessert recipe because of allergies. Looking for my other popular Passover desserts? I’ll bet you have heard about my chocolate chip cookies, but have you tried my banana muffins? They are also amazing! I make mine in mini size, perfect for snacking. Enjoy!

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Gluten Free Brownie Brittle {Recipe}
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Ingredients
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • 3 Tbs. cocoa powder (I use dutch process)
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet by covering it in a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, mix everything aside from the chocolate chips.
  4. Mix by hand or with a mixer on low until combined.
  5. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a very thin layer. Spread the batter almost to the edges of the parchment paper, the batter does not spread very much.
  6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the batter. Use more or less as desired.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the batter is shiny and puffy and the edges begin to firm up.
  8. Carefully remove from the oven and immediately cut the brittle into squares. Use a sharp knife and either lightly spray with cooking spray, or coat with oil using a paper towel dipped in oil.
  9. Cut using an up and down motion, pressing the knife into the brittle and lifting back up. Try not to drag the knife through the brownie brittle. Clean the knife off as you go, the melted chips will start to stick and you won't get nice cuts.
  10. Return the brittle to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, break into squares. The brittle should break evenly on the cuts you made earlier.
  12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. I don't recommend freezing the brittle because it softens once defrosted and doesn't stay crispy.

Inside Out Chocolate Chip Sticks {Recipe}

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Inside Out Chocolate Chip Sticks | Lil Miss Cakes

I’m obsessed with this dessert lately. It’s so easy and so good! This dessert is basically a chocolate chip cookie stick, but I added cocoa to the dough and used white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet. These sticks are soft and chewy on the inside and crispy outside. Once you mix up the dairy free dough, divide in half and shape each half into a long strip and bake. After 5 minutes of cooling, slice the cookies into 12 pieces and allow to cool completely. I know I mention using a stand mixer, but these can also be made by hand. Just mix everything in a large bowl.  There is nothing better than a quick and easy dessert to throw together at the last minute! These cookie sticks also freeze very well!

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Inside Out Chocolate Chip Sticks {Recipe}
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Serves: 2 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbs. corn starch
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the oil and sugars. Mix well.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
  4. Mix in the flour, cocoa, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Add in the chips and mix on low, trying not to break up the chips.
  6. Divide the dough in half and working on prepared baking sheet, form each half into a flat strip, about 11 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until dough is set.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, cut the strip into about 12 sticks. I use a metal bench scraper to press down and cut each stick. once cut, allow to completely cool.