- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ½ pound dark chocolate chopped
- 1 cup rye flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup natural cane sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup chopped Hazelnuts (toasted and skinned)
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 – 10 inch square pan and set aside.
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Melt butter and chocolate chips together in medium sauce pan over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together flour (made with the Lee Household Flour Mill), cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
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In your mixer bowl, beat eggs with the sugar until thick (about 4 minutes). Mix in vanilla extract and coffee then slowly add flour mixture and mix until well combined. Fold in melted chocolate and hazelnuts.
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Add brownie batter to baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until the top becomes cracked and shiny. Let cool completely before enjoying these healthy chocolate brownies!