Whole Grain Fudge Brownies

The power of suggestion is great!  After talking about these to a couple of ladies over the past week - one of whom had sampled them - the request was made.  Can we have the recipe??  But, of course . . .

Whole Grain Fudge Brownies ~

1 stick of butter
1/4 cup of cocoa powder (or two squares unsweetened chocolate-2 oz)
1 cup Sucanat - can substitute cane juice or sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup freshly ground soft white wheat - can substitute all-purpose flour
Dash of salt (1/8 teaspoon)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 8x8x2 inch baking pan.  Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.  Add cocoa and Sucanat mixing well.  Remove from heat.  Add eggs and vanilla until just combined.  Stir in flour, salt, and nuts (if using).  Spread batter in pan.  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

You don't want to overbake these, so watch them carefully.  They will be moist and chewy.  I have been known to top these with mint chips, toffee chips, or whatever else sounded yummy at the time.  Just pour the batter and sprinkle the chips on top without disturbing or stirring and bake as usual.

ENJOY!!