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1 cup all purpose flour (120 grams)
5 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely ground cashews (should be powdery - not a paste)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Caramel sauce (optional)
Melted chocolate or hot fudge (optional)
1/3 cup roasted salted cashew halves
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in cashew powder until combined. In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, oil, sugar and brown sugar until well combined and creamy - about 1 minute. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Stir in flour mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips until combined.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes, or until well risen and set. Top brownies with caramel, chocolate, and cashews. Cool before slicing.
Makes 12 brownies
Somehow it has never occurred to me to put cashews into brownies. How silly of me? It sounds like the best idea.
ReplyDeleteMe neither!
DeleteSame here, never thought of putting cashews in brownies. And I looove cashews ! Your brownies look yummy Emily !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marie!
DeleteCashews are my go to snack, and add brownies I am in heaven! :D
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DeleteWho knew ground cashews = such great texture?! I guess it's kind of like adding peanut butter to brownies though?
ReplyDeleteI think the photos look great!
Thanks, Joanne!
DeleteBrownies are one of my favourite desserts!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteMmm what a fab bar!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katrina!
DeleteI once made cashew blondies where there were ground cashews in the batter. I think I like the idea of brownies even better though. My mother would certainly eat these. She loves chocolate anything.
ReplyDeleteOooh I like that idea. Um, I'm going to make a cashew blondie, for sure.
Deletei have such a hard time picking my favorite nut, i love them all! i bet those ground cashews impart an awesome texture!
ReplyDeleteYes, and good flavor too!
Deletecashews and pistachios do battle for the title of favorite nut for me. today, because of these brownies, cashews take the crown. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteOh it looks soooo gooey!!!
ReplyDeleteYeahhh!
DeleteI'm kind of a purist when it comes to my brownie batter -- but I do put roasted, salted cashews on top before I bake them. Really tasty!
ReplyDeleteI want to try your brownies! I bet they're amazing.
ReplyDeleteI can't eat tree nuts(severe allergies) but these look so rich and fudgy I will have to give them a try using peanuts!
ReplyDeleteThese brownies look divine! So dark and ooey gooey, I love it :)
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