Did you know that chocolate and wine are made to go together?! So get ready for a nice relaxing night in or a party to attend or to host with these amazing wine brownies. This takes cooking wine to a whole different level!
Ingredients:
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, melted (salted or unsalted)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4-2/3 cup red wine (sweet or dry)
Powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 F degrees
-Grease 9 X 13 " pan with cooking spray
* Use a smaller pan if thick brownies are preferred
-In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and eggs until foamy
-Slowly add in sugar until thick and light in color
-Stir in vanilla
-In a different bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cocoa
-Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well until no chunks remain and batter is rich brown in color
-Pour in wine and mix well
*1/4 cup will be hardly detectable in taste, so go by how much wine flavor you prefer
-Pour batter into pan and spread evenly using a spatula
-Bake 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean
-Cool 5 minutes
-Sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar and let cool 10-15 minutes more
-Cut into squares and serve
-Enjoy!
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