A classic, one-bowl recipe for rich and fudgy cocoa brownies. This simple method uses melted margarine and cocoa powder to create a timeless, easy-to-make treat.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
½ Cup + 2 TbspMargarine, melted
1 CupSugar
6 TbspCocoa Powder
2Eggs
¾ CupFlour
½ tspBaking Powder
PinchSalt
1 tspVanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted margarine, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.