How to make Mocha Dark Chocolate Gluten-Free Brownies using Starbuck's Chocolate Bars

Recently, I succumbed to temptation and purchased one of the best coffee and chocolate flavored candy bars I have ever had. As if Starbucks didn't already have me hooked on their coffee, I am now an official addict of their Mocha Dark Chocolate Candy Bar. Recently I experimented with a brownie recipe from www.glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com and this candy bar. What follows if a recipe that is sure to become a favorite among gluten eaters and avoiders alike!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 stick of butter
• 4 ozs of Starbucks Mocha Dark Chocolate Candy Bar
• 3/4 cup of gluten free flour mixture
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar

1. Break the chocolate into small pieces. Place into a microwave-safe bowl with the butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until chocolate is melted. This step generally takes 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook the chocolate.

2. In a seperate bowl, mix together the flour and sugar until blended. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt.

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   Blend the mixtures together well.

   Combine the flour mixture with the chocolate mixture. Stir until well mixed.

4. Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 square pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

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   Place in sink filled with ice water to cool.

   Remove from oven and immediately place in a ice water. This will stop the cooking process and give you fudgy brownies with a flaky top crust.

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   Cool and serve or refrigerate overnight. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• I use Domata Living Flour for all my gluten-free baked goods.
• Fill sink with an inch or two of cold water. Add ice cubes. Place pan in sink to cool. Be careful not to splash water onto the brownies.
• I use a metal pan for the recipe. I do not know if a glass or stone pan would shatter when placed in cold water. I am not brave enough to find out!!!

Resources

• Domata Living Flour
• Gluten Free Girl

[leanan]

on 10/22/2008 Wow, great recipe!