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red wine brownies

red wine brownies

Megan
these red wine brownies are intensely rich and fudge like. made with simple ingredients and a generous pour of red wine. they're finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. the perfect contrast to the richness of the brownie.
4.46 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Celebrations, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 8x8 pan

Equipment

  • 8x8 (20cm) pan
  • parchment paper
  • small pot with slightly larger bowl to sit on top
  • 2 medium or large mixing bowls
  • whisk and flexible spatula or spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c (120g) all purpose flour
  • ¾ c (75g) dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅔ c (155g, 11 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ c (255 g) chopped chocolate 70% or higher
  • 1 ¾ c (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ c (118ml) red wine of choice
  • dutch process cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Line a 8x8 (20cm) pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides, leaving a 1-2" overhang. Set aside.
  • Place a small or medium pot filled with about 1" of water on the stove. Heat over medium heat to a gentle boil. Place a heat safe bowl on top of the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  • While the water heats to a boil, whisk together the flour, dutch process cocoa powder, ground espresso powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Once the water has reached a boil, place the chopped chocolate and butter into the heat safe bowl. Over medium high heat, allow the chocolate and butter begin to melt. Once each has started melting, stir to ensure even melting.
  • When the chocolate and butter mixture have fully melted, remove from the heat and pour in the sugar. Stir well to fully combine the ingredients. 
  • Whisk in each egg until well combined.
  • Whisk in the red wine. The batter should be smooth and glossy.
  • With a flexible spatula or spoon, stir in the dry ingredients until JUST combined.
  • Pour in the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the batter into the corners and across the top.
  • Bake the brownies at 350F (177C) for 25-35 minutes. The edges should be set and slightly pulling away from the edges of the pan. The center will be barely set.
  • Cool brownies in the pan on a cooling rack until fully cooled.
  • Generously dust the completely cooled brownies with more dutch process cocoa powder.
Keyword drunken brownies, red wine brownies, rich and fudgy brownies
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