I believe sweatpants should go back in style.
I believe bubble baths and fashion magazines are the perfect end to every single day.
I believe curling up with a pet makes headaches go away faster.
I believe blackberry margaritas, chips and guacamole are mandatory food groups (yes, food groups).
I believe in muffins for breakfast on Saturdays, salads on Mondays and brownies on Fridays. Always.
I believe brownies should be so ridiculously fudgey you have to scoop them out of the pan. Or, better yet, eat them over the pan with a fork.
I made these raspberry jam brownies for last Tuesday’s girl night and everyone loved them! In fact, over the span of three hours we didn’t talk about the book once. Instead, we talked about weddings, hairstyles, jobs and….these brownies.
We talked about these brownies a lot, actually. They were kinda the highlight of the night (right, Ashley?). And I’ll definitely be the first one to tell you that normally I hate fruit mixed with chocolate. Like, HATE it. In my mind, chocolate is nature’s perfect food and should be served alone.
However, these brownies, with pretty much an entire jar of Bonne Maman raspberry preserves plus a carton of fresh raspberries in them, totally rocked my entire world.
Oh and they’re gooey. Ridiculously gooey! Not really the dessert I would bring over to a cute boy’s house for dinner, but totally a dessert I would make for you and your girlfriends to enjoy while talking about anything but the thing you’re supposed to be talking about.
Did I mention they don’t have butter in them? Or eggs?
Like I said—chocolate is nature’s perfect food.
Now if sweatpants could become the new skinny jean I’d be set. Until then, I’ll just settle for gooey fudgey brownies. And bubble baths.
Raspberry Jam Brownies
adapted from Veganomicon
serves about 10 girls
Ingredients:
1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
1 jar minus 2 T Bonne Maman Raspberry Preserves (or any jar of good quality raspberry preserves will do)
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Set aside.
Melt half of the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every thirty seconds until melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate!
In a large bowl, combine the raspberry preserves, milk, sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir well. Add the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda and stir again (mixture will be thick). Fold in the melted chocolate.
Gently fold in the raspberries and chocolate chips. Most of the berries will get crushed–don’t worry. Spread batter out in greased pan and bake for 45 minutes.
When the time is up, the brownies will not appear to be done. Take them out anyway and let them cool for 30-45 minutes before digging in (or just dig in anyway…who really cares what they look like?).
Though they’re awesome warm, I actually prefer these cold, straight out of the fridge. The brownies become almost like fudge and they are ridiculously addicting.
Time:
1 hour 10 minutes
Jess @ Fit Chick in the City
May 27, 2011 at 4:35 amThe gooey-ness of these brownies looks just perfect. Can you please send me one for breakfast this morning?
Molly @ RDexposed
May 27, 2011 at 4:37 amMy beagle could always tell when I was sick and would cuddle with me all day. Is pet therapy considered part of Eastern Medicine?
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
May 27, 2011 at 4:49 amAnd I believe that you are a genius! Since technically we’ve got fruit in this recipe, that makes it healthy, right? π
jenna laughs
May 27, 2011 at 4:56 amI love this! I made chocolate raspberry crumb bars awhile ago, and they are still my favorite cookie bar of all time. Totally epic flavor combination. I can’t wait to try these brownies!
http://www.jennalaughs.com/2010/12/chocolate-raspberry-crumb-bars.html
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food
May 27, 2011 at 4:58 amummm excuse me but you make it sound like sweatpants are not currently in style…
clearly I missed the memo! π
these look AMAZING! π
Saba @ Less is More (Fun)
May 27, 2011 at 5:00 amI just wanted to say that I am SO very excited about this recipe because I made 2 pints of raspberry jam last Sunday and have been itching for a way to utilize them beyond a simple PBJ or sitting fairly lackluster over morning toast. Cannot wait to put them to good use in this recipe! π
jenna
May 27, 2011 at 5:15 ammmmm..chocolate and raspberry in one dessert?? sign me up!!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
May 27, 2011 at 5:21 amFirst off.. in my world.. sweat pants NEVER go out of style! π
Second.. the fudgey-ness of those brownies is making my mout water!
Thanks for the recipe!
Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel
May 27, 2011 at 5:40 amToday is my anniversary and my husband loves all things chocolate-raspberry. Looks like I’ve found dessert for tonight – thanks!
Caroline @ chocolate and carrots
May 27, 2011 at 5:46 amMy husband would absolutely go crazy for these. Yum!!!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
May 27, 2011 at 5:49 amLet’s start a petition to make chocolate it’s own food group. I’d be very ok with that.
Sarah @ The Pajama Chef
May 27, 2011 at 5:54 amdark chocolate & raspberry is my favorite sweet combo! a-m-azing!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
May 27, 2011 at 5:57 amoh my goodness. brownies are one of the best desserts in my opinion because of how gooey they can be. i like my baked goods slightly undercooked the best! these look incredible :).
Kayli (Running on Sunshine)
May 27, 2011 at 5:57 amWait, what?? Sweatpants are out of style?? π
I’m studying to become a registered dietitian- my new career goal is to make this chocolate food group thing happen π What a fabulous day to discover our blog! I’m making these immediately.
Baking 'n' Books
May 27, 2011 at 6:01 amCould you use strawberries instead I wonder?
stina
June 10, 2011 at 4:20 pmYou totally can! I just made them with Strawberry preserves and chopped strawberries (Target was out of raspberries), and they were just as good (maybe even better) than the raspberry version.
Bev
September 3, 2011 at 7:34 amooh and I was just wondering about using my homemade sour cherry jam, because I am not sure I can wait til I go to the shop tomorrow to get raspberry….. but I will of course make them again when I do! hehehe π These look AMAZING!!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg
May 27, 2011 at 6:10 amI love fudgey brownies — where you can pick one up and make it into a ball — I like them super soft and gooey.
Brooke @ bittersweetb
May 27, 2011 at 6:16 amI’m not a big brownie girl (crazy I know right) but raspberries and chocolate are an all tiem favorite. I need to try these straight from the pan asap!
Krystina (Organically Me)
May 27, 2011 at 6:20 amI imagine eating one of these warm, with a huge scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
Heather
May 27, 2011 at 6:26 amI have to make these now as there is nothing better than chocolate and raspberries.
Urban Wife
May 27, 2011 at 6:50 amoh.my.goodness.gracious. these look DIVINE and the best part is no butter, no eggs. i will be making these over the weekend. thanks, jenna! π
Faith @ lovelyascharged
May 27, 2011 at 6:53 amSee, I’m the complete opposite. I believe chocolate is always ten times better with fruit (or nuts!) These are so seriously right up my alley – I’ll definitely be making these! The gooier the better!
Lauren @ Sassy Molassy
May 27, 2011 at 7:02 amOh my, these just look AMAZING! I have some chocolate that I love- chocolove dark chocolate with raspberries in it. Outstanding. This seems like it would be the best of both worlds…gooey chocolate and tart raspberry. Mmmm….
Ashley
May 27, 2011 at 7:03 amOh.my.goodness. These were the best brownies ever! Jenn and I were actually talking about these last night and how we were waiting for you to post the recipe!
Meghan @ StruggleMuffins
May 27, 2011 at 7:04 amI’m the same way; chocolate and fruit should be separate. Church and state, yo. But these brownies…I could try these. I love brownies more than any other dessert and enjoy them the most when I can scoop them straight out of the pan. There’s something uplifting about the straight-outta-the-pan approach π
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
May 27, 2011 at 7:06 amI agree…chocolate makes everthing better π I’ve been counting on that this week.
Denise
May 27, 2011 at 7:08 amI hate chocolate and fruit too, but chocolate and raspberry is the best combination in the world. Serious.
And these brownies look sooooooo good. never made brownies without eggs though (usually use Nigella’s recipe, tried those?). Gonna try them asap!
marie
May 27, 2011 at 7:18 amugh don’t hate me for this q but…would there be any way to replace some of the oil with apple sauce or the like? as much as i love my sweatpants, i would also love to don a swimsuit sometime this summer.
jenna
May 27, 2011 at 7:35 ami highly do not recommend that…for the sanctity of the brownies.
Ella
May 27, 2011 at 7:53 amHaha hilarious π Do you think using frozen instead of fresh raspberries would ruin their sanctity?
Khushboo
May 27, 2011 at 8:17 pmIf only there was a ‘like’ button – haha!
Kamaile
May 27, 2011 at 7:26 amooohhhh and vegan!
Maria
May 27, 2011 at 7:31 amI love chocolate and raspberries together! Swoon!
Wenderly
May 27, 2011 at 7:32 amOh yes I’ll jump on that gooey brownie & bubble bath band wagon! Amen sista!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
May 27, 2011 at 7:37 amAll these are missing is a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Oh my!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen
May 27, 2011 at 7:41 amAMEN to fudgey brownies!! These look phenomenal.
Michelle (The Runner's Plate)
May 27, 2011 at 7:58 amYou could be a p.e. teacher (like me) and wear sweatpants every day! Actually, I get tired of dressing-down every day!
Jesse
May 27, 2011 at 8:00 amwow, no butter and no eggs and they look like the fudgiest brownies on earth. p.s. i love chocolate and raspberry together:)
Jess (Sweet Potato)
May 27, 2011 at 8:06 amI agree, sweatpants should definitely go back in style!
Kate @ NaturaStride
May 27, 2011 at 8:08 amThose look amazing! I definitely agree – brownies should be eaten with a spoon! π
Katherine: Unemployed
May 27, 2011 at 8:09 amjam is such a great way to incorporate flavor! (no pureeing involved when it’s already been done!)
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga)
May 27, 2011 at 8:11 am“pretty much an entire jar of Bonne Maman raspberry preserves plus a carton of fresh raspberries in them”—
I love raspberries!!!
And chocolate!
And “how do they do that?” is a question I’d like to know with the no butter/no eggs thing…I will not question science. I will just follow the darn recipe. And I love it!! π
Penny
May 27, 2011 at 8:13 amLooks awesome!! How many ounces should the jar of raspberry preserves be?
Natalia - a side of simple
May 27, 2011 at 8:21 amI believe anything with fruit or jam automatically makes it a breakfast food, and if I happen to still be in my pajamas while making these, well…all the better!
Shannon Blogs
May 27, 2011 at 8:30 amHOLY. My mom used to make brownies with raspberry flavored chocolate chips … talk about heaven.
katie
May 27, 2011 at 8:38 amthese look damn amazing!
I am not a huge brownie eater , but if these were put in front of my face, oh my!
Ellen
May 27, 2011 at 8:41 amWow. Those look amazing!! Thanks for sharing. You’re a genius!
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
May 27, 2011 at 8:43 amVegan brownies for the win!!
Mellie
May 27, 2011 at 8:46 amI love chocolate and raspberries! And I completely agree that brownies should be eaten with a spoon!
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles
May 27, 2011 at 8:55 amAmen to brownies on Friday. And double amen to margarita and guacamole food groups. (Note: I also include Excedrin as my sixth food group…)
AllieNic @ Frisky Lemon
May 27, 2011 at 9:34 amWAIT! Sweatpants aren’t in style? Uh oh…
These brownies look so good! I want to heat them up and put vanilla ice cream on top!
gia
May 27, 2011 at 9:42 amprinting now! looks amazing and i hate fruit with chocolate too, except chocolate covered strawberries.
great timing for family gatherings-over Memorial day- thanks!
The Healthy Engineer
May 27, 2011 at 10:02 amWhat? Sweatpants aren’t in style?! …Guess I’ve been breaking some fashion rules then π
I have a baking question–how do brownies made with yogurt (specifically greek yogurt) turn out? I have a bunch of cocoa, flour, and yogurt that I just want to use soon but I’m kind of worried that it’ll turn out to be a disaster. OH and I have nutella that I need to use soon, since it’s getting near to its expiration date…
Katie P
May 27, 2011 at 1:24 pmJessica at HowSweetEats made the most amazing looking Dark Chocolate Yogurt cake, it would be perfect to deplete your pantry of ingredients!
Chocolate-Covered Katie
May 27, 2011 at 10:28 amI believe that raspberry brownie should be a food group. And I believe it needs to meet ME.
Katrina
May 27, 2011 at 11:02 amThis goes against everything brownie for me. It has fruit in it, lacks eggs, and lacks butter, and yet feels so, so right!! haha
emma
May 27, 2011 at 11:55 amYUMMY!!!!
I totally agree with you on the sweatpants, they totally need to come back….I mean, for me they’ve never left but, I’d like to feel a little less sloppy when I wear them to the store!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
May 27, 2011 at 1:08 pmI’m not sure if sweat pants were ever in style… but I’m with you! We should make that a new style. Did you ever hear about those sweatpants that look like jeans? My friend told me about an info commercial showing a woman wearing these weird sweatpants that looked like jeans to a business meeting. It sounded hilarious but I would never do that….
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet
May 27, 2011 at 1:28 pmOh how I wish to go back to high school, if inly to be able to wear sweatpants in daylight in public without getting called out! Especially if I’m going to be eating these brownies!
kaila @ healthy helper!
May 27, 2011 at 2:12 pmOMG THESE LOOK SO INCREDIBLY GOOEY!
Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy & Healthy
May 27, 2011 at 2:47 pmI used to not be a fan of fruit + chocolate either but now I’m obsessed with chocolate and blueberries. Oh and blueberry coffee.
Maybe I’m just obsessed with blueberries.
these look awesome though.
AnneW
May 27, 2011 at 3:04 pmYour book was written by my brother’s roommate’s parents! Haha, does that make sense?
Hope you’re enjoying it!
Pure2raw twins
May 27, 2011 at 3:13 pm“I believe brownies should be so ridiculously fudgey you have to scoop them out of the pan” — I totally agree! the richer the better for me… growing up my sisters and I used to always under bake our brownies and eat them hot and gooey from the oven. Fun times haha
Justeen @ Blissful Baking
May 27, 2011 at 3:50 pmI’m not a fan of fruit and chocolate either, but these brownies look so deliciously gooey and fudgey that I’m willing to give the fruit/chocolate combo another chance!!
Jamie
May 27, 2011 at 5:47 pmLOVE!! When I saw the pictures, I immediately thought they’d be impossible to recreate as a vegan. No eggs necessary? You just made my life. Heading to the store tomorrow to get the jam.
A Tablespoon of Liz
May 27, 2011 at 6:32 pmWe believe in a lot of the same things! haha. These brownies look so delicious I had to do a double take. Then salivate at all the photos for about ten minutes.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
May 27, 2011 at 7:27 pmI can’t believe you normally hate the fruit and chocolate combo! Raspberry & chocolate is my favorite, hands down. These look sooo good!
Jenn
May 27, 2011 at 7:43 pmOh my! I just made these brownies and am trying very hard not to eat the whole pan. I didn’t have fresh raspberries so I kept them out, but they still turned out amazing. Thank you for the recipe!!
Keely (Sky Blue)
May 27, 2011 at 8:10 pmI love your “beliefs.” I 100% agree with them all. You are a girl after my own heart.
Khushboo
May 27, 2011 at 8:18 pm“I believe sweatpants should go back in style.”–> they’ve always stayed in style in my books ;)! These sound amazing, loving the ingredients!
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
May 27, 2011 at 10:20 pmhahaha great post Jenna π Yep, I’ll be making these asap. gooey goodness.
Heidi xo
kate
May 27, 2011 at 10:25 pmI love fruit with chocolate! Looks like I have another excuse to can raspberry preserves this year. Enjoy your weekend.
Hannah (Hannah Lives)
May 27, 2011 at 11:46 pmThe only thing that could make these better is toasted slivered almond, and a white chocolate drizzle. Raspberry White Chocolate Almond brownies are my go-to dessert, and it is always a crowd pleaser. But I like the vegan twist of this. I’ll have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Kim {Recipes To Run On}
May 28, 2011 at 4:50 amGREAT post and couldn’t agree more! π These would be so perfect this weekend. BTW, I’ve added your site to my fave blogs list. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out
May 28, 2011 at 5:38 amThose look RIDICULOUS! I mean, drool.
Allison @ The Delicious Life
May 28, 2011 at 1:30 pmOh my… I can’t even imagine how good these are.
I made a brownie “cake” with raspberry preserves on top one time. Man, was that good…I think I’ll have to try these!
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June 6, 2011 at 12:11 amOooh, want! Gotta make these NOW. Question though: How much exactly is a “jar”? I’m based in NZ so our brands are all different meaning an exact measurement would be awesomesauce.
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June 8, 2011 at 8:30 pmI am also wondering how many oz in ‘a jar’? Thanks!
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