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Buckeye Brownies

Indulgent, flavorful brownies are loaded with cashew butter and chocolate chunks. These cakelike brownies are free from gluten and refined sugar but full of flavor and contain just the right amount of sweetness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 small brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¾ cup cashew butter mixed well, divided
  • 1 egg, large
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks I use Enjoy Life Mega Chunks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and coconut sugar with an electric beater until combined. Add in ½ cup cashew butter, egg, and vanilla extract and beat with the electric beater on low/medium until combined completely.
  3. Add the almond flour through the cream of tartar and use a spoon to stir until just combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the chocolate chips. Use the spoon to transfer the batter into the parchment paper lined baking dish. Distribute the remaining ¼ cup of cashew butter over the top of the brownies and use a knife to swirl the cashew butter into the batter a little bit. Use the spoon to even out the batter in to a uniform thickness.
  4. Bake at 350° F for 25 - 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out dry (small crumbs are okay as long as they are not wet). You may have to try a few different spots to make sure you are getting the batter and not a melted chocolate chip. Let cool almost completely. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!