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Honey Brownies

close up of honey brownies with honey dripping down the front

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Rich and chocolatey brownies sweetened only with honey! They are easy and so delicious.

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (one stick)
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Prepare an 8×8 metal baking dish, either line with parchment paper or grease with non-stick spray or butter.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
  4. Melt the butter and baking chocolate in a large, microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Do this until fully melted, this should take about 2 minutes. 
  5. Add the honey to the melted butter and chocolate, then stir throughly. Add eggs and vanilla and stir again until fully combined.
    honey being added to brownie batter
  6. Add the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips if using.
    dry ingredients being added to brownie batter
  7. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan and top with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips if using.
    brownie batter spread in 8x8 metal baking dish
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the center has a slight jiggle. A toothpick inserted will come out slightly goopy but not completely runny.
  9. Allow brownies to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Honey – if you’re honey is crystallized, microwave (in a microwave-safe container) until smooth before you begin.