MORE OF MY BROWNIES, JUST BECAUSE, SMILE!

I love brownies and, who doesn’t? I’ve been cooking them forever. The question is, how to use ingredients that are healthier, like EVOO instead of butter. Not much though but every little swap helps, smile.
 
Category:  Dessert
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:   40 to 45 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $4.20 or .53 cents per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  For Gluten Free please use GF flour 
Servings: 8
 
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar (.50)
3 large eggs (.60)
1 tsp. vanilla extract ($1.00)
1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. Olive Oil (.50)
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (.25)
1/2 c. all-purpose flour (.15)
1/8 tsp. baking soda (.10)
1 tbsp. cornstarch (.10)
Pinch of salt (0)
½ c. Chocolate Chunks ($1.00)
 
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking olive oil.

• In a bowl, add the olive oil and sugar and whisk until all is combined.
• Add the eggs, vanilla and whisk well.
• Add the cocoa powder, stir.
• Next, with a wooden spoon or better, a spatula, add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
• Finally, add the chocolate chunks and just stir until they are spread in the batter.
• Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the batter is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overcook, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before cutting it.
• Brownies will be so yummy and soft if you don’t overcook them. Enjoy!