A safe, rich, chocolatey edible brownie batter you can eat by the spoonful or use in desserts.

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1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1 cup heat-treated flour

1/4 cup milk or cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt`

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Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.

Stir in the cocoa powder and heat-treated flour.

Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt.

Gradually mix in the milk or cream until smooth.

Fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles.

Serve immediately or store in the fridge.

`Heat-treat flour by microwaving for 1 minute or baking at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze for longer storage, thaw before eating.