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Simply Fudgy Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Simply Fudgy Brownies! This recipe, perfected from a treasured collection of country cooking, delivers intensely rich, chocolatey brownies that disappear in a flash. While not overly fudgy, their decadent chocolate flavor will have you coming back for more. Double or triple the recipe – you'll need to! Baked to perfection on the lower end of the cooking time for a delightfully chewy texture.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 171.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Simply Fudgy Brownies

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How to Make Simply Fudgy Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup applesauce, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil until completely smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and frothy.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the top.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  12. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 brownies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

7g

Carbs

6g

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