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Brownies Made With Cocoa Powder

These rich and delicious cocoa powder brownies are almost as easy as making brownies from a mix, but the taste is so much better! These brownies have the perfect brownie texture and they travel well. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

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  1. Position your oven rack in the lower third of your oven.
  2. Preheat oven to 325ºF
  3. Line a 8-inch square pan with parchment or alumni paper. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a large bowl, preferably glass, and place bowl over a pan of water that is just barely simmering. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. You do not want the mixture too hot when you add the eggs.
  6. After mixture has cooled slightly, add vanilla and mix well.
  7. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat vigorously until very well mixed.
  8. In a separate bowl combine flour and baking powder, and stir to combine.
  9. Add flour mixture to batter, and mix very well to combine. While we are often told not to over mix brownies, this batter needs to be stirred vigorously. Stirring about 40 strokes with a spoon is a good guide.
  10. If adding chocolate chips and or nuts, fold them into the batter.
  11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a tester comes out with some moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  12. Serve and enjoy. If not eating the same day, wrap or cover tightly.

Notes

  • Recipe lightly adapted from Alice Medrich's Best Cocoa Brownie Recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.