National Brownie Day is December 8. It is a delicious holiday to celebrate the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies. If you'd like to combine the flavors of brownies with tea, you can make tea-infused brownies.
Here's a simple recipe for Tea-Infused Brownies:
Ingredients:
- 2 tea bags (choose a flavor you like, like Fog Horn Grey, Inland Iced Chai, or Cape Lookout Mocha)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan.
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Brew a strong cup of tea using 1/2 cup of hot water and the tea bags. Let it steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once it's melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and the brewed and cooled tea. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
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Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract into the tea-sugar mixture.
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In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
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Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the brownies are fully cooled, cut them into squares and enjoy!
These tea-infused brownies have a unique, subtle tea flavor that pairs nicely with the rich chocolate. You can use your favorite tea to customize the flavor to your liking. Happy National Brownie Day!
