kalpana’s la cucina..... spice 4 all seasons: EGGLESS BROOKIES / BROWNIE COOKIES

_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Thursday 16 December 2021

EGGLESS BROOKIES / BROWNIE COOKIES

Have you ever had a tough time deciding between brownies or cookies? Try this Brookies recipe which is a delicious combination of brownies and cookies. These soft and chewy brookies are eggless and easy to bake! The Brownie Cookie/ Brookies recipe is a chocolate lovers dream come true. These brookies are crusty outside with a rich soft brownie texture on the inside. Cracked top, dense and with so fudge like texture they taste just like brownie.This cookie is rich, soft and decadent. Use a good quality chocolate (chocolate chips work well too), ideally with 70% cocoa content for a darker intensity. Every now and then kids deserve a treat ! After 1-1/2 years of this Corona Period, few days back, my daughter went to Pune for her classes and I want to send her something new and interesting stuff. And as I mentioned many times that she's a die hard chocolate, brownie fan and that's the reason I absolutely love making and eating chocolate desserts at my place. I was damn sure that this would get me loads n loads of virtual hugs n kisses from my daughter. And yes I wasn’t wrong. These chocolatey brookies was soft , gooey , chewy and fulfilled both her chocolate as well brownie cravings ! And the best part is my house was smelling like heaven while baking these cookies. These brookies come together very effortlessly with very simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen . These brookies come together very effortlessly with very simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen . So if you like brownies and planning to try on some brookies, you’ve just found the perfect recipe .

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder

1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter

1 pinch Salt

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence

1/4 Cup Dark Chocolate

2 tablespoon Chocochips

2 tablespoon Milk

METHOD:

STEP 1 - In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well.

STEP 2 - Add butter, sugar and vanilla essence in another bowl and mix well.

STEP 3 - Now add butter-sugar mixture to dry ingredients and mix well.

STEP 4 - Add milk as the per quantity given. You can add more if needed to make a dough.

STEP 5 - Add dark chocolate and make a smooth dough.

STEP 6 - Cling wrap/ cover the bowl and let it sit in the the dough in refrigerator for about 25 - 30 minutes so that it becomes easier to make balls out of it.

STEP 8 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper and keep ready.

STEP 9 - After 30 minutes, the dough looks little firm and easy to shape.

STEP 10 - Divide the dough into equal size balls. Place them about 2 inch apart on the lined bakingt ray because they spread while baking.

STEP 11 - Place some chocochips on the balls.

STEP 12 - You can keep the tray again in refrigerator for 10 minutes, if you dont wish your brookies to spread much.

STEP 13 - Bake in pre-heated oven at 160°C for 10-12 minutes in oven. Do not feel that they are undone if they look soft. Don’t worry once they cool ,they will turn crispy.