Kahlua Brownies with Peanut Butter
Description
These dairy-free chocolate brownies made with peanut butter and applesauce get added coffee-flavored depth and richness from Kahlua liqueur.
Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) containers applesauce
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1/4 cup water
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1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®), or more to taste
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1 tablespoon egg replacer
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1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
2
Combine applesauce, sugar, peanut butter, water, coffee-flavored liqueur, egg replacer, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix until well-blended.
3
Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Stir into applesauce mixture. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle walnuts on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 18 to 25 minutes.