Absolutely Best Brownies

4.5
(659)

These cake-like brownies are the most delicious, fudgy treats that I have ever eaten. They are so moist and super quick and easy to make. For best results, use Dutch-processed cocoa. For less cake-like brownies, use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup self-rising flour

  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8- or 9x9-inch baking pan.

  2. Beat together sugar and butter in a medium bowl. Add eggs and mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Mix in vanilla, then stir in walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
12g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.