Nancy Reagan's Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey brownies that will transport you back to a bygone era of elegance. This recipe delivers on its promise of decadent chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings or impressing guests with a classic dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 295.3 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nancy Reagan's Brownies

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
cocoa powder

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How to Make Nancy Reagan's Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
Add the sugar and eggs to the melted chocolate mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

50g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Nancy Reagan's Brownies?

Nancy Reagan's Brownies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Nancy Reagan's Brownies?

Nancy Reagan's Brownies has approximately 295.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Nancy Reagan's Brownies?

The key ingredients for Nancy Reagan's Brownies are Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares, Unsweetened Chocolate Squares, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.