Tea Time Brownies

Mmmmm, these things are rich, but with health in mind. I was invited for tea with Danya today and I decided to whip up some brownies this morning for our social gathering. It's my "modified" version of a classic dessert.
Enjoy!

You'll need/What to do:

1. (in a large bowl whisk together):

6 tbsp melted, cooled (unsalted) butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

2. (melt the following together over a double boiler and add to wet mixture #1):

3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (plus more for scattering on top; optional)
2 tbsps molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract

3. (sift the following ingredients together and then mix into 1 & 2 mixture):

1/2 cup all purpose flour (or cake flour)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 tsp baking powder

4. Pour into a greased/parchment-papered square baking dish
5. Scatter chocolate chips on top (optional)
6. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes


The final product is so moist because of the sour cream and molasses...no need for large amounts of butter or oil for this one!

Moolicious!