Classic Cocoa Brownies
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich and fudgy one-bowl brownie recipe featuring a simple cocoa powder base. These timeless treats are perfect for quick baking and deliver a deep chocolate flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 30 mins | None | 16 brownies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x9 inch square baking pan
- medium mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp | Margarine | melted |
| 1 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 6 tbsp | Cocoa Powder | unsweetened |
| 2 | Eggs | large |
| 3/4 cup | Flour | all-purpose |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Powder | none |
| Pinch | Salt | none |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
Step 2: Mixing the Batter
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp margarine, 1 cup sugar, and 6 tbsp cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
- Beat in the 2 eggs, one at a time.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup flour, pinch salt, and 1/2 tsp baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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