Nesquik Brownies

History of the

Brownie

The brownie is the epitome of chocolatey desserts, classically served warm with delicious vanilla ice cream, and commonly sprinkled with powdered sugar. It was developed in the United States towards the end of the 1800s and gained popularity towards the beginning of the 20th century.1 The secret to the perfect brownie is the glossy crust that is formed above the layer of fudgy chocolate in the oven. This “skin” provides a chewy and satisfying bite before giving way to a rich and delicious core. The recipe below is inspired by Argentinian. Nesquik, a staple for many children in Argentina, serves as the perfect nostalgic foundation for the warm ganache that one imagines when they think of the word Brownie.

-Nina

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_brownie

Nesquik Brownies ©

INGREDIENTS Cane Sugar 1 cup

Nesquik 1 ½ cup

Butter ¾ cup

Baking Powder ½ tsp

Water 2 tbsp

Salt just a pinch

Eggs 2 large Vanilla 1 tbsp Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1 ⅓ cup

PREPARATION STEP 1

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Bake

Step 2

preference in texture and consistency. If unsure,

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter,

test with a toothpick to ensure that it is cooked

water, eggs,and vanilla.

to your desire.

Step 3

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for

30-45

minutes

depending

on

cooking time will vary depending on

In a separate bowl sift together the flour,

the size of your baking plate … keep this

nesquik, baking powder and salt.

in mind and remember that it is better

Step 4

to test it with a toothpick then to let

Add the nesquik mixture to your wet

your brownies be dry!

ingredients and whisk well making sure to

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this recipe can be modified by adding

remove any bumps that have been created. If you

ingredients for texture and flavor to the

would like to add something to the batter, now

batter prior to ovening as mentioned in

would be the time. Some tasty varieties could

Step 4

include walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, and

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for a lower calorie and less decadent

dried fruits, as desired.

alternative,

tep 5

Nesquik for ½ cup of unsweetened

Coat your desired baking tin in butter or

cocoa powder.

coconut oil to prevent the brownie mixture

substitute

½

cup

of

from sticking. Pour in batter and level out evenly before placing in the oven.