Recipe

Chocolate brownies

Chocolate brownies are the ultimate bite-sized sweet treat that you can share with friends, family or workmates ... or hide in the back of the fridge to keep for yourself (stored in an airtight container, of course!)

  • 15 mins preparation
  • 25 mins cooking
  • Serves 16
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Ingredients

Chocolate brownies
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (75g) firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 40 gram reduced-fat dairy-free spread, melted
  • 1/4 cup (40g) wholemeal self-raising flour
  • 1/4 cup (45g) dark choc bits
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, extra

Method

Chocolate brownies
  • 1
    Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C/160°C fan-forced). Line the base and sides of a deep 19cm square pan with baking paper.
  • 2
    Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in a small bowl until thick and creamy. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • 3
    Blend the coffee and cocoa with the water and oil in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in the spread. Fold the cocoa mixture into the egg mixture. Fold in the flour and Choc Bits; pour the mixture into prepared pan.
  • 4
    Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Stand for 30 minutes; turn onto a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve with sifted extra cocoa.