Gooey Date Brownies
Gooey Date Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Place the pitted Medjool dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the 3/4 cup of hot water over the dates. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Transfer the soaked dates and the hot water they soaked in to a blender. Blend until a smooth, thick date paste is formed. This may take a few minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the blended date paste, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The brownies should still be slightly gooey in the center for the best texture.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to cut them. This allows them to set properly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 12
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them into 9-12 individual squares.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gooey Date Brownies
For the Brownies
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Place the pitted Medjool dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the 3/4 cup of hot water over the dates. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Transfer the soaked dates and the hot water they soaked in to a blender. Blend until a smooth, thick date paste is formed. This may take a few minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the blended date paste, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The brownies should still be slightly gooey in the center for the best texture.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to cut them. This allows them to set properly.
⏱️ 15 min - 12
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them into 9-12 individual squares.
⏱️ 2 min