Avocado Brownies (Say What?!?) and a Very Gaby Giveaway!
 
 
From Absolutely Avocados by Gaby Dalkin
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Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 Hass avocado (4.5 ounces)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix until the avocado is mashed and smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add the granulated sugar and beat until full incorporated.
  3. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  4. Add the chocolate mixture to the stand mixer bowl and mix until the chocolate is fully incorporated.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, followed by the espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.
  6. Add the flour and mix until there are no streaks of flour showing. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. The brownies will be dense and moist. Let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting. Dust with confectioners sugar just before serving if desired.
Recipe by This Week for Dinner at https://thisweekfordinner.com/avocado-brownies/