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Aunt Sharon's Best Brownies Recipe

Indulge in a slice of chocolate heaven with Aunt Sharon's legendary brownies! This tried-and-true recipe (a family secret passed down through generations!) guarantees a consistently chewy, fudgy texture that will leave you craving more. Incredibly easy and quick to make, these brownies are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings – whether it's a weeknight treat or a special occasion dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 198.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aunt Sharon's Best Brownies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Not required for this recipe
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Not required for this recipe
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 (1 1/2 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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How to Make Aunt Sharon's Best Brownies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add the sugar and eggs, mixing well until combined.
  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 vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 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

3 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

28g

Carbs

8g

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