2 A.M. Feeding Snack Bars
I assured my friend that she didnt have to wait to try one of these scrumptious brownies until she got up in the middle of the night to feed the baby But the chocolaty treats are a perfect pickmeup anytime for new parents short on sleep and energy
I assured my friend that she didnt have to wait to try one of these scrumptious brownies until she got up in the middle of the night to feed the baby But the chocolaty treats are a perfect pickmeup anytime for new parents short on sleep and energy
- Carbohydrate 45.0905583333333 g
- Cholesterol 16.2315625 mg
- Fat 11.863675 g
- Fiber 1.41753961125885 g
- Protein 1.92919791666667 g
- Saturated Fat 7.313916875 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (62g)
- Sodium 150.107208333333 mg
- Sugar 43.6730187220745 g
- Trans Fat 0.744511458333334 g
- Calories 279 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs and butter; add to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chips.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350? for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with candy bar pieces. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Bakers often commit the error of slicing pan desserts while piping hot, resulting in ragged edges and crumbled structural integrity. Allowing chocolate baked goods to cool completely on a wire rack lets the crumb set properly before partitioning into twenty-four portions. Cutting bars cleanly requires a sharp chef knife wiped clean between slices, particularly when sticky inclusions like chopped confections are present on the surface.
Freezing and Longevity
Dense chocolate bars containing butter and sugar freeze exceptionally well when wrapped tightly in parchment paper and placed inside an airtight container. Storing baked portions this way prevents freezer burn for up to three months without sacrificing the fudgy interior texture. Thawing individual portions at room temperature takes approximately twenty minutes, making grab-and-go convenience entirely practical for irregular schedules.
Dietary Adjustments
Modifying recipes for specific nutritional requirements demands careful attention to binding agents and fat ratios. Substituting standard all-purpose flour with a measured one-to-one gluten-free flour blend works effectively if the mixture includes xanthan gum to replicate structural elasticity. Dairy-free alternatives for butter and chocolate chips require exact weight measurements to ensure the baking chemistry functions correctly at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
