Plain Jane's Brownies Recipe

Indulge in Plain Jane's legendary brownies, a recipe straight from her "Thrill of Very Fattening Foods" cookbook! This from-scratch recipe delivers intensely moist, dark chocolate brownies with a rich, deep flavor that will leave you craving more. A word of caution from Plain Jane herself: resist the urge to taste the batter before adding the sugar! (And when you do finally taste test, remember one chocolate chip per bite!)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 768.1 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Plain Jane's Brownies

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How to Make Plain Jane's Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 6 ounces of unsweetened chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Stir occasionally.
  4. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating until well combined.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the cooled chocolate mixture. Beat until just combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Do not overbake!
  12. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

250g

Fat

124g

Carbs

28g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Plain Jane's Brownies?

Plain Jane's Brownies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Plain Jane's Brownies?

Plain Jane's Brownies has approximately 768.1 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 74 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Plain Jane's Brownies?

The key ingredients for Plain Jane's Brownies are Unsweetened Chocolate Squares, Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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