Brownie Wise Brownies

I thought I would share the  recipe I used for my Tupperware Party "Brownie Wise Brownies".  I like recipes that call for things that I generally have on hand for impromptu dessert making, which happens quite a bit around my house.  I don't ever have melting chocolate just hanging around because it seems to get nasty tasting and not melt properly over time.  I do have a tub of cocoa powder that pretty must lasts indefinitely, in my opinion.  Pfffttt to expiration dates! I also like that the butter is melted for this recipe which is an easy turn in the microwave rather than the more tedious time constraining softened butter route.  I did a little bit of tweaking to the recipe but not too much.  I don't care for vanilla extract and will always sub in almond or coconut.  I also had a bit of crushed peanuts and a smidgen of shredded coconut laying around that I tossed in for funzies.  The best part of this recipe is it is gooood!

 Cocoa Powder Brownies

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

1 tbsp oil

1 1/8 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp extract

1/2 cup plain flour

1/2 cup cocoa

1/4 tsp salt

optional add ins: nuts, coconut, dried fruit

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line and spray cooking spray in an 8x8 inch baking dish.  In a bowl combine melted butter, oil, and sugar and beat for 1 minute.  Add eggs and extract. Beat for 1 minute.  Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Be sure to not over-bake to maintain moist fudgy texture.

After baking if you have any brownies left that haven't been devoured, store them in your Tupperware!