Ingredients for Chewy Cocoa Brownies
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- ½ cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Nestle Toll House Baking Cocoa
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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How to Make Chewy Cocoa Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and ½ cup water until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
10g
Carbs
3g
