Description
These brownies weave rich cocoa and aromatic cinnamon through tender apple bits, yielding a gooey center that melts on your tongue. Each square offers a warm, fragrant bite brimming with autumn comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch pan, then line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and applesauce.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple and spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra warmth, serve brownies slightly warmed to enhance the gooey texture.
- You can swap half the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice for a deeper autumn flavor.
- Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy contrast.