Homemade brownies are too easy to give into the boxed mix temptation. Plus, they are so much more delicious—there really is no comparison. I like to add a little cinnamon to mine for a hint of warm spiciness. Top with good vanilla ice cream, and that box mix will forever be banned from your pantry.
Cinnamon Fudge Brownies
1 cup unsalted butter (cut into tablespoons)
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Heat oven to 350. Grease 13” x 9” inch pan.
Melt butter, cocoa and oil in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, being careful not to burn chocolate mixture. When butter is melted, remove from heat. Add sugar and stir; allow to cool enough to incorporate eggs. Add eggs, and stir well. Add flour, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Stir well.
Pour into prepared pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares. Serve with vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cocoa.
