Mama's Brownies Recipe

Name: Mama's Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup (113g) unsalted margarine; ¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; Vanilla; 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)

Get ready for a brownie battle! These family-favorite brownies boast irresistible chewy edges and a decadent fudgy center. The edges are *always* the first to go, so don't worry if they disappear before you even get a chance to taste them. Slightly underbaked for maximum fudgy goodness – a perfect balance of chewy and gooey in every bite! This recipe makes a classic 8x8 inch pan.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 363.5 kcal

Protein 12g

Rating 4.6 (9 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mama's Brownies

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup (113g) unsalted margarine
¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Vanilla
1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)

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How to Make Mama's Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour and 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup (113g) unsalted margarine over low heat. Stir in ¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until smooth and melted. Remove from heat.
Add 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar to the melted margarine mixture. Add the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) and mix until just combined.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake! The brownies will continue to set as they cool.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Enjoy!