Brownies

Last week we had another hands on cooking class.  This time we made delicious BROWNIES!!

We had a blast and the kids are starting to get the concept of the measurements and are learning how to behave in the kitchen.  I hope that with a few more lessons they will be able to perform on their own.

Here is the recipe we used; maybe you should try to make it with your child. ENJOY!

BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or heatproof glass dish. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on 2 sides. Set aside. Place butter and chocolate in a large heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water; stir frequently until chocolate and butter are melted, about 7 minutes. Remove bowl from heat; let cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes.

STEP 2

Stir sugar into cooled chocolate mixture until combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Whisk in vanilla. Gently fold in flour and salt.

STEP 3

Pour batter into prepared pan, and smooth top with an offset spatula. Bake until cake tester inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

STEP 4

Run a knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan. Using parchment, lift brownies out of pan and onto the rack. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into 2-inch squares.