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Brownies just keep getting better and better. Moist
chewy and so easy
these Fudgy-Fig-Nut Brownies are made with rich dark chocolate
crunchy toasted walnuts and surprise-sweet
delicious figs. Taste and health have joined together with simple directions to deliver brownies fit for every day or special occasions such as Father's Day
Fourth of July and birthdays.

Amber-colored golden figs and dark purple Mission figs star as the special secret ingredients that make these brownies so unique and so delicious. The tiny crunchy seeds and sweet
chewy flavor of the figs complement the toasted walnuts and smooth dark chocolate. Health-conscious cooks are excited to learn that dark chocolate contributes health-promoting flavonol antioxidants; dried figs offer a unique array of essential vitamins and minerals and an excellent amount of dietary fiber; and walnuts deliver essential omega-3 fatty acids and "good" monounsaturated fats.

Figs are also great for snacking because they are so portable and convenient
along with being a nutrient-dense fruit. Three to four figs provide 6 percent daily value (DV) iron
6
percent DV calcium
6
percent DV magnesium
6
percent DV vitamin B6 and 8 percent DV copper.

Fudgy Fig-Nut Brownies

3 large eggs

11/4 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
chopped

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup stemmed and chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Golden or Mission Figs

1/3 cup chopped
toasted walnuts

Preheat oven to 325ฐ. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. In medium bowl
lightly beat eggs with wire whisk. Add sugar and whisk until well-blended. Whisk in oil and vanilla. Melt chocolate in small bowl in microwave oven on 50 percent power for 2 to 3 minutes
stirring every minute. Whisk chocolate into egg mixture. In small bowl
stir together flour
cocoa and salt. Stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture
blending until smooth; batter will be stiff. Stir in figs and walnuts. Spread batter in baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs attached. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 16 brownies.

Nutrients per serving (16): Calories 191; Protein 3g; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrate 29g; Cholesterol 40mg; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sodium 65mg.

Figs
chocolate and walnuts--nutrition and taste come together in one delicious brownie.