Raspberry Swirl Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) fresh raspberries
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3: Whisk in Sugar and Eggs
Whisk in the sugar and eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Mix in Flour and Salt
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add this mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in Raspberries
Gently fold in the raspberries. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Pour the Batter into the Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 7: Create the Swirl Pattern
Using a spatula, create a swirl pattern on top of the brownies by pushing some of the batter to one side and creating a channel for the raspberries to settle. Dot the raspberries evenly throughout the batter.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Step 9: Cool and Dust
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Note: Adapted from Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, but modified to create a brownie recipe by adding dark chocolate chips and incorporating raspberries for added flavor and texture.