Bye-bye Brownies

It’s a shame, but it had to be done.  Today, I was forced into throwing away the remnants of this weekend’s baking bonanza.  It nearly broke my heart to see the fruits of my labor find their way into the garbage, but I had no choice.  Mouse isn’t much of a chocolate person, so I was left to nosh on the brownies and cakes alone, and it was becoming alarmingly evident that my self-control was quickly dissipating.  I realized that, if I kept this binge up, I would have no hope of fitting into my wedding dress come June.  So, they had to go.

But, just because my sweet treats are gone, doesn’t mean I can’t remember them fondly, and share my joy with you.  I know I’ve posted my brownie recipe (courtesy of Baked bakery) before, but I decided to repost it, as I made some changes that made this batch especially delicious, and definitely worth trying.  Most importantly was the substitution of black onyx cocoa powder for regular Dutch cocoa powder.  (I highly recommend getting your hands on this cocoa powder, as it is absolutely amazing!)  I also added real, Madagascar vanilla bean, which might have been an over-the-top extravagance, but I’m convinced it made the brownies just that much better.  Anyway, I hope you get a chance to try this recipe.  I promise, it will be well worth the effort.