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Apple Brownies: The Ultimate Fall Dessert That Combines Two Beloved Classics

Fudgy brownies studded with fresh apple pieces and warm fall spices

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter,
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped,
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar,
  • 2 large eggs,
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour,
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder,
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced,
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon,
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg,
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract,
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt,
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for apples)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  • Whisk melted chocolate mixture with sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
  • Toss diced apples with 1 tablespoon flour, then fold into batter.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan and smooth top.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

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