Baking with Children Easy Low-Calorie Brownies

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   Line a brownie tray with baking paper.

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   Melt the margarine in a microwave (this usually takes about 3 minutes).

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   Add the cocoa into the margarine a little at a time and mix until smooth.

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   Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them for 3 minutes.

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   Gradually mix the sugar into the eggs well.

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   Add the vanilla oil to the eggs and sugar, then pour the cocoa mixture from Step 3 into the bowl too.

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   Combine well.

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   Sift in the cake flour.

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   Then fold in the cake flour using a rubber spatula.

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    Pour the brownie mixture into the pan and even out the surface (the mixture should be quite firm).

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    Bake the brownies in an oven preheated to 160C for 25 minutes.

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    Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into slices and serve.

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    I think that these brownies are relatively sweet, but since they're made with just cocoa they may have quite a mature flavour.

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    When I take these to children's parties I usually coat them in white chocolate that's been melted in a bain-marie.

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    I also sometimes cover them in chocolate sprinkles.

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    Unsalted margarine is ideal for this recipe but lately I've found myself using a low-calorie spread that's been on offer at the shop.

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    For my friends with a sweet tooth, I tend to add 50-70 g non-melt chocolate chips into the mixture as well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.