Foolproof Brownies – A Family Recipe

Foolproof Brownies – A Family Recipe

This family recipe for foolproof brownies is so good you won't believe they're made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings brownies

Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients

2 sticks butter
⅓ cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1½ cup all purpose flour
1-1½ cup pecans chopped (optional)
⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa.
In large bowl, cream sugar and eggs.
Add flour and salt.
Stir in cocoa mixture and nuts.
Spread in 9x13 pan which has been greased and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Frost if desired after completely cooled.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 334IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Keyword foolproof brownies

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