Rich Fudgy Brownies

Made with cocoa powder alone — no melted chocolate — these brownies are delicious freshly baked, but get better by the day, becoming richer and fudgier as they sit.

Total Time

50min

4.0

6 Ratings

Author: Alexandra's Kitchen

Servings:

Ingredients

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1 cup

Unsalted Butter

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2 cups

Granulated Sugar

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Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs , lightly beaten

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1/2 tsp

Pure Vanilla Extract

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3/4 cup

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

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2/3 cup

Unbleached All Purpose Flour

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1/2 tsp

Baking Powder

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1/2 tsp

Salt

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and position rack in the center of the oven. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Melt the Unsalted Butter (1 cup) in a medium saucepan. Add the Granulated Sugar (2 cups) and whisk until well combined. Add the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (4) and Pure Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) and whisk until well blended.

In a large separate bowl whisk together the Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (3/4 cup) , Unbleached All Purpose Flour (2/3 cup) , Baking Powder (1/2 tsp) and Salt (1/2 tsp) . Transfer butter mixture to bowl with flour and stir with spatula or wooden spoon until batter is smooth.

Spread into prepared pan and bake for approximately 37-40 minutes. Insert a pairing knife or steak knife straight into center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.

Let cool completely in pan on rack. Brownies can be made two to three days in advance.

Author's Notes

Makes 16 brownies.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

325

FAT

17.4 g

PROTEIN

4.1 g

CARBS

41.7 g