Fudgy Brownies with Orange Ganache

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    fudgy brownies with orange ganache

    Recipe by Jackie Newgent, RDN

    • Makes 18 browniesServings

    Ingredients

    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups sugar
    • 3 sticks salted butter, melted
    • 2 cups natural unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
    • 1 lb. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 tsp. orange zest
    • Dried orange slices, for garnish

    Preparation

    Preheat oven to 325°. In large bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla. Whisk in sugar, then butter. Stir in cocoa powder and flour. Pour into parchment-lined 9-by-13- inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool. In medium pan, stir chocolate and cream over medium-low heat until melted; mix in zest. Frost brownies, garnish with Dried Orange Slices, and cut into pieces.