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Chocolate Brownies
Our easy Chocolate Brownies recipe is quick to make and results in fudgy, chewy brownies everyone loves. Enjoy them plain, with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or chocolate frosting on top.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 cup oil*
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-6 Tablespoons milk (or half and half, or cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix sugar and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg is added. Add vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: cocoa powder, salt, flour, and stir until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased 9x13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
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Chocolate Frosting:
- Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and salt and mix until well combined.
- Add vanilla. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, mixing well until you reach your desired frosting consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Oil: You could use a combination of half butter half oil, or all butter. I've found using butter results in more cake-like brownies.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Make brownies 1-2 days ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Baked and cooled brownies freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, or on the counter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.