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4.43 from 7 votes

Chocolate Applesauce Brownies

These brownies are really good and simple to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Applesauce Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup 100% cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. In a smaller bowl melt the butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave or on top of the stove. I do mine in the microwave and it takes about one minute.
  • Remove and stir the butter and chips till smooth, then add the applesauce, vanilla and combine with the flour mixture. Stir in the eggs and nuts. Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until center tests done.