1950's Brownies Recipe

Get ready to devour a pan of these incredibly chewy 1950s-style brownies! This thick batter bakes into fudgy perfection – a true taste of nostalgia. So good, you'll want to double the recipe (we won't judge!). Prepare for a brownie experience that's unbelievably rich and satisfying.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 159.6 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for 1950's Brownies

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • Semisweet Baking Chocolate Square
  • Shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Cocoa powder (not specified in recipe sources; mentioned in instructions without quantity)

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How to Make 1950's Brownies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 42-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make 1950's Brownies?

1950's Brownies takes about 57 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 42 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in 1950's Brownies?

1950's Brownies has approximately 159.6 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for 1950's Brownies?

The key ingredients for 1950's Brownies are Unsweetened Chocolate Square, Semisweet Baking Chocolate Square, Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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