Light Chocolate Chunk Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Light Chocolate Chunk Brownies! Featuring a triple chocolate punch – cocoa powder, melted chocolate in the batter, and rich chocolate chunks on top – these brownies deliver intense chocolate flavor without the heaviness. Adapted from Everyday Food (Jan/Feb 2008), this recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers of all levels.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 117 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Chocolate Chunk Brownies

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How to Make Light Chocolate Chunk Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup sour cream, 6 ounces melted bittersweet chocolate, 2 large eggs, and ¼ cup vegetable oil until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Sprinkle generously with 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate chunks.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Peel off the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

6g

Carbs

6g