Chunky Dark Chocolate Brownies

Yesterday, I mentioned that I'd used some of my NibMor Organic Dark  Chocolate bars to cook with, and today I wanted to share one of the ways I used them - to make some homemade Dark Chocolate Chunk Brownies!

This is a nice, basic brownie recipe that can be modified according to preference and what you have on hand, although I definitely recommend using organic dark chocolate, and Nibmor is a great choice.

I use my Kitchen-Aid to keep the mixing simple, but a hand beater or even a bit of elbow grease and a wooden spoon will do the job.

So here it is - there is a reason why Brownies are so popular as a spur of the moment treat to bake up. It's because it's so easy. Try them homemade, and you'll wonder why you ever thought you needed to bother with one of those box mixes.

Chunky Dark Chocolate Brownies
makes an 8" x 8" square pan of brownies

1/2 cup flour (use gluten-free if desired)
1/2 cup cocoa or dark cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups total of chocolate chunks and walnuts

1. Set out butter to come to room temperature.

2. Chop 1 or 2 organic dark chocolate bars into small chunks (I used NibMor's Original Dark Chocolate and Original Superfruit Fruit & Nut).

Put the chocolate chunks into a 2 cup measuring cup and add nuts (or more chopped chocolate!) to make a total of 2 cups. Set aside.

3. Preheat oven to 350F.  Either grease the botton of an 8" x 8" baking pan, or cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom.

4. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa. Set aside.

5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla.

see that shell? Every single time....

6. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each.

(Pro tip: Crack your first egg into a small bowl and check for bits of shell before adding to your mixture. Then do the same with the second egg - you don't want to have to pick bits of shell out of your creamed butter!)

7. Gradually add in the dry ingredients a bit at a time, mixing well to incorporate.

8. Fold in the chocolate chunks and nuts.

9. Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges just begin to pull away from the side of the pan.

11. Remove to wire rack to cool slightly between turning upside down to remove from pan. Slice into desired portions and enjoy!

Don't forget to go check out our NibMor Organic Chocolate Experience Giveaway, valued at $54.99!  One US winner will receive a collection of every variety of chocolate NibMor makes!  The giveaway is open until Feb. 22, 2017, and you don't want to miss out!

You can also check out NibMor's website to discover several Valentine's Day special prices they have right now. Yum!