Coffee Fudge Brownies (The Kind Diet)

The Kind Diet’s Coffee Fudge Brownies

I got this recipe from The Kind Diet.We really liked it. I found I had to cook the brownies much longer than the recipe called for because they are really thick, maybe 10-15 minutes longer. I just waited until it wasn't jiggly inside the middle. Also, the amount of glaze is really enough for two batches of brownies if you use a 8-9 inch pan. Next time I might try putting them in a 13 x 9 inch pan to see if the cooking time is more in line with the recipe and then I might need more glaze as well.

COFFEE FUDGE BROWNIES

IngredientsFor the brownies:
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups maple sugar
3/4 cup soy/rice milk blend (or any nondairy milk)
3/4 cup brewed decaf coffee
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

For the glaze:
1 1/2 cups grain-sweetened, nondairy chocolate or carob chips
1/2 cup Earth Balance (or other vegan) butter

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Coat an 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan with oil or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, sift together both flours, the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the maple sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, coffee and oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir to mix well.
4. Stir in the walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
5. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once the brownies have cooled, prepare the glaze.
7. In a small saucepan bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Set a stainless steel bowl over it.
8. Add the chocolate chips and butter to the bowl and stir until melted and smooth.
9. Pour the warm glaze over the entire pan of brownies, smoothing it over the surface.
10. Chill until the glaze has set, about 1 hour.

Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours (20 minutes active)
Servings: 12