Classic One-Bowl Brownies
Simplify your baking with these easy one-bowl brownies. Melted chocolate, butter, and a few simple ingredients are all it takes to make them!
Ingredients
- Butter and flour for the pan
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- ¾ cup butter, (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Recommended Equipment
- Double boiler or heatproof bowl and saucepan
Instructions
- Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper and grease the paper.Butter and flour for the pan
- Put the chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl and place it over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.4 ounces unsweetened chocolate | 3/4 cup butter
- Let the butter and chocolate cool for at least 5 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla.2 cups granulated sugar | 3 large eggs | 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir until well blended.1 cup all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1/4 tsp fine salt | 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set.
- Cool and cut into bars.
Do not overbake; the brownies should look set in the center, and a few moist crumbs on a toothpick are fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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