Chocolate Carrot Brownies


Course : Brownies
Serves: 16
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Ingredients:


8 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 cup finely shredded carrots (about 3 medium carrots)

3/4 cup chopped pecans -- or walnuts

1 teaspoon grated zest of 1 orange

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup dark raisins OR golden raisins -- (optional)
 

Preparation / Directions:


Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, then butter lightly; set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir to blend, then remove from heat and set aside. Sift flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl. With a wooden spoon, beat eggs into reserved chocolate mixture, one egg at a time. Pour chocolate mixture into the flour mixture; blend well. Stir in carrots, nuts, orange zest, vanilla and raisins. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake in the middle of a preheated 350-degree oven about 30 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and let brownies cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Makes 16 brownies

 

Nutritional Information:

221 Calories (kcal); 18g Total Fat; (67% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 51mg Cholesterol; 147mg Sodium


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