Chocolate Brownies with Cookie Crumb Topping Recipe

I do a lot of baking for my family. There’s after-school snacks, snacks for scout meetings, softball practice, baseball and church bake sales. Every week I bake 3-4 different things for all of these activities. One thing that I make almost weekly is homemade chocolate brownies. I make them from scratch using a recipe from my grandmother. They’re easy-to-make!

* Complimentary product received for review.

Before we get to the recipe I want to introduce you to Selefina, the spice shop through Adagio Teas. Selefina sells your classic spices like parsley and oregano…along with chili powder, crystallized ginger root, Cacao nibs, and everything in between. You can purchase samples sizes, regular sizes, refills, and empty spice jars if you need those! High quality, fresh spices and seasonings shipped straight to your door.

For this recipe I used the Cacao Powder from Selefina. It comes in sample sizes, shaker jar, refill, and large refill sizes. I got the large 6 oz. resealable bag because I use a lot of Cacao Powder in various recipes. It’s a staple in my pantry. This is PREMIUM Cacao Powder and wow…you can tell the difference! It has a wonderful fine powdery consistency to it and the taste is fantastic! I’ve used it in one of my cupcake recipes to make the cupcakes and frosting…and in this chocolate brownies recipe hat I’m sharing below.

Chocolate Brownies with Cookie Crumbing Topping Recipe

8 Tbsp. Selefina Cacao Powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
(optional) 10 chocolate sandwich cookie wafers crushed
Non-Stick Baking Spray

In a large mixing bowl cream together the large eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and vegetable oil until creamy. In another mixing bowl sift together the all-purpose flour, baking  powder, salt and Selfina Cacao Powder. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use an electric mixer to mix all of the ingredients together.

Spray a glass baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread the brownie batter into the glass baking dish. Toss the chocolate cookie wafers into a blender and blend until fine crumbs. Set aside the crumbs.

Bake the brownies in a 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes or until amost done. Remove. Sprinkle all of the cookie crumbs across the top. Place back into the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes. Remove and let cool. Once cool cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Head on over to Adagio Teas and Selefina to check out all of the gourmet teas and spices that they have to offer. You can connect with the company on Facebook and Instagram too!

Disclaimer: Jenelle received a complimentary product as featured in this blog post. Jenelle’s thoughts and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion on the company & products being featured today. The Two Classy Chics are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment.