Easy Homemade Brownies
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Easy Homemade Brownies
Description
Easy Homemade Brownies combine granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder for the dry mix. To this, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract are added to form the wet batter. The batter is then poured into a greased 8x8 inch pan and baked at 350°F until set. The result is a chewy, chocolatey brownie with a tender crumb.
The recipe focuses on simple, accessible ingredients and reliable baking instructions, making it suitable for home cooks looking for a straightforward dessert. The batter is easy to prepare and can be stored in a bag until baking day.
Additional notes suggest options such as adding chocolate chips or candy pieces like rolo for varied texture and taste. Overmixing the batter is discouraged to maintain a tender consistency.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar granulated white
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Mix
- Mix all these ingredients together with a whisk and dump them into a zipper bag.
- On the bag, add the following instructions: Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1 tsp vanilla. Bake @ 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Baking Day
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Add dry ingredients, plus the eggs, oil and vanilla to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Pour into a greased 8x8 pan.
- Bake 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to keep the texture tender.
- Use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Try adding chocolate chips or a candy center like rolo for variation.
- You can line the pan with cookie dough before adding brownie batter for a layered dessert.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.