Description

These Chocolate Rhubarb Brownies combine the rich, deep flavor of cocoa with the tartness of fresh rhubarb, creating a unique and delicious twist on classic brownies. Enhanced with dark chocolate chips and crunchy nuts, these brownies offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free or almond flour)
⅓ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt

Add-ins

1 cup rhubarb, diced small
½ cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the parchment paper on top to prevent sticking.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly thickened.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt, ensuring the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
Add Rhubarb, Chocolate, and Nuts: Fold in the diced rhubarb, dark chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts or pecans, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the thick batter.
Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges for uniform baking.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to prevent the brownies from drying out.
Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, cut into 9 squares and enjoy.

Notes

Use parchment paper and lightly buttering it helps in easy removal of brownies from the pan.
Do not overbake; this ensures that brownies remain moist and fudgy.
Chopped rhubarb adds a tart freshness; if rhubarb is unavailable, consider substituting with tart fruit like cranberries.
For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour as noted.
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for clean edges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate brownies, rhubarb, dessert, baked brownies, nut brownies, chocolate chips brownie, fruit brownies