Brownies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic handwritten recipe for rich and fudgy chocolate brownies. Simple pantry ingredients come together for a delightful homemade treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 9 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pan
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 c. | Sugar | |
| 1/2 c. | Shortening | melted |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| Pinch | Salt | |
| 1/4 c. | Milk | |
| 1 c. | Flour | |
| 4 T. | Cocoa |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Baking
- Combine 1 c. sugar and 1/2 c. melted shortening in a mixing bowl.
- Beat in 2 eggs, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 c. milk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 c. flour and 4 T. cocoa until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store baked brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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