Pistachio Halva Brownies
Cocoa brownies topped with nutty pistachio halva
Ingredients
- 170 g butter
- 500 g brown sugar
- 4 each eggs large, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 168 g cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 100 g whole wheat flour
- 1 each pistachio halva
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper. Weigh out all ingredients.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl combine the butter and brown sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds, then whisk together. Microwave another 30 seconds if the butter has not melted completely. The mixture should have a glossy finish.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well between each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the cocoa powder and stir gently with a whisk. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the flour and salt just until mixed. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out. Use a spoon to scrape the halva onto the top. Bake for about 40 minutes, turning halfway through the baking time. The center of the brownies will be slightly jiggly but the edges will be firm.