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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup margarine or 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.
- Over low heat, melt butter in a medium-sized sauce pan. Remove from heat as soon as the butter melts.
- Add cocoa powder and stir well. Ensure the mixture is barely warm before moving to the next step - you don't want to cook the eggs!
- 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. 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
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
58
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
283
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.