Name: Fudgy Date Brownie recipe by Runa Ganguly at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pitted dates; 1 cup hot water; 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened; 2 cold / refrigerated eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup+2 tablespoons All purpose flour; For sprinkling some salt; For the glaze:(optional); 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons honey or other natural syrup-type sweetener; 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

ABOUT Fudgy Date Brownie RECIPE

Dates, are healthy for all, especially growing kids. They are versatile fruits and can easily substitute sugar in any of your favourite desserts

Ingredients Serving: 10

1 1/2 cups pitted dates
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cold / refrigerated eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup+2 tablespoons All purpose flour
For sprinkling some salt
For the glaze:(optional)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons honey or other natural syrup-type sweetener
1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Grease or line an 8x8 baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit
In a food processor or blender, puree the dates and hot water until smooth.
Measure out a cup of the paste and transfer to a large bowl with the butter.
Cream the butter and date paste until smooth
Add the eggs, one at a time and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and smooth.
Add the cocoa and flour, and mix on low until well combined.
Spread batter into prepared pan, smoothing with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle a little salt on top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are set.
Allow pan to cool while you prepare the glaze
For the glaze:Whisk together the butter, honey and cocoa powder.
Add vanilla and whisk until smooth
If the glaze seems a little runny- add a dash more of cocoa powder
If it seems too thick- you can add a splash of milk
Drizzle over the brownies and sprinkle with more salt.
Brownies will last for up to a week in a sealed container in the fridge.

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