Ingredients for Absolutely Best Brownies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Absolutely Best Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan. (Tip: Using baking spray with flour makes this super easy!)
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
27g
Carbs
7g
