Chocolate Chip Brownies

• 1/2 cup dairy-free shortening (see Notes)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup silken tofu
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
• Confectioners sugar, for dusting

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, thoroughly combine the shortening, granulated sugar, tofu, and vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk.
3. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, and mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
5. Preheat oven to 350F, and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with dairy-free baking spray.
6. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 30 minutes, or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean.
7. Cool completely, and dust with confectioners sugar.

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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-brownies (may not work)