Aunt Louise's Brownies Recipe

Name: Aunt Louise's Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Not found in recipe; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; Not found in recipe; 1 cup powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons milk

Indulge in the legendary moist and chewy Aunt Louise's Brownies! This treasured recipe, passed down from a Wisconsin farm cook, delivers rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings, these brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 296.7 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 2.3 (6 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Louise's Brownies

2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
Not found in recipe
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Not found in recipe
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk

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How to Make Aunt Louise's Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
------------Frosting------------
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
Garnish with extra chopped nuts, if desired.