Date Brownies

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Date brownies are dense, rich and fudgy brownies sweetened with soft, sweet and sticky dates. These decadent chocolate brownies with dates are easy to make and are refined sugar free.

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Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.

Step 1:  

In a heat safe bowl add the dates and espresso powder. Pour hot water over the top of the dates and espresso powder. Gently stir to ensure the dates are fully mixed into the water. Cover with a kitchen or tea towel to trap the steam and allow the dates to soak in the hot water for about 15 minutes.

Step 2:  

Pour the dates and espresso water mixture into a blender or food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth and like a loose paste consistency.

Step 3:  

Incorporate the butter and date paste on low for about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium speed. Mix the butter and date paste for an additional 1 -2 minutes or until the butter and dates are smooth and well combined.

Step 4:  

On low, mix in the eggs, vanilla extract and cocoa powder one at time until smooth and well combined. Once the wet ingredients are well combined, mix in the salt and flour on low until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips if you like. Evenly scoop the date brownie batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5:  

Cool the brownies in the pan for 30 minutes. Lift the brownies from the pan to fully cool on a cooling rack. While the brownies cool, make the chocolate glaze.Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 6:  

Make the glaze and pour the glaze on top of the cooled brownies. Evenly spread the mixture and allow the fudge glaze to set for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Step 7:  

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