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Rich and Decadent Brownies

So delicious, yet so easy to make, these one-pot brownies use high quality cocoa powder for their indulgent flavor. A not-too-sweet recipe, it's perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat, and it comes together in only about 30 minutes!
Original recipe from one found on Food.com.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or coat with non-stick spray.
  • Melt butter in a medium-sized sauce pan, then remove from heat.
  • Add cocoa powder and stir well.
  • Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until shiny and smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Fold in walnuts and/or chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, being careful not to overbake. The brownies are done when the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper allows for easy removal of the brownies from the pan. Once cooled, simply lift them out using the parchment "handles," place on a cutting board, and cut into squares.
  • To avoid bitterness, use a high quality cocoa powder like Hershey's or Guittard.
Nutrition Facts
Rich and Decadent Brownies
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
100
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
56
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
207
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.