Dark Chocolate Brownies

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   Coat a 9 x 13inch baking pan with cooking spray.

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   Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.

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   In a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth.

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   Add the yogurt, oil and vanilla and whisk to combine.

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   Add the chocolate-butter mixture and whisk until blended.

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   Add the flour mixture and mix until just moistened.

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   Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and sprinkle with nuts if using.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

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    Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

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    Cut into 24 squares.

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    * whole grain pastry flour (also called whole wheat pastry flour) is found in many major supermarkets and in most health food stores.

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    If you cannot find it you may substitute 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour in this recipe.

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    Per Serving without walnuts:

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    Calories 150; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat .8 g) ; Protein 3 g; Carb 18 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 55 mg

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    Per Serving with walnuts:

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    Calories 170; Total Fat 10 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 2.3 g, Poly Fat 2.6 g) ; Protein 3 g; Carb 19 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 55 mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.