Double-Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the center position.

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   Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with pan spray.

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   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; set aside.

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   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat just until warm.

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   Use a whisk to stir in the sugar until it is evenly moistened.

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   Add the yogurt and vanilla, and stir until thoroughly combined.

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   Stir in the cocoa powder, several tablespoons at a time, to make a thick, dark paste.

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   In a small clean bowl and using a clean whisk, beat the egg whites just until they are very thick and foamy.

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   Whisk the whites into the chocolate mixture just to combine.

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    Fold in the flour mixture until streaky, then fold in the chocolate chips just until combined.

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    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

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    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the top has formed a crust and a knife inserted into the center still comes out with wet crumbs on it.

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    Transfer the pan to a wire rack and it let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting.

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    To serve: Cut the brownies into 4 even strips one way, then 4 the other, to make 16 brownies.

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    Store any leftover brownies at room temperature, tightly wrapped in plastic film, for up to 4 days, or overwrap with foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.

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    Thaw individual frozen brownies at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.