Is there anything better than moist, fudgy, old-fashioned brownies fresh out of the oven? This is my classic recipe for decadent, chocolatey one-bowl brownies.
We asked how many of you wanted this recipe on Instagram a couple weeks back and it’s safe to say the answer was an overwhelming yes! I think one person voted no and my DMs were flooded with people asking if they were ok, haha! There’s no doubt about it: a good brownie is one of the best sweet treats.
I am not even going to try pretend this is a “healthy” recipe, it’s got allllll the butter and sugar in it. I figured if you’re going to indulge once in awhile it better be worth it! I’m usually on a mission to make recipes healthier and give them a makeover, but I’ve left this one in its decadent glory. If you ARE looking for a bit of a healthier brownie then these Coconut Black Bean Brownies are gonna be your go-to recipe for a less indulgent (and gluten free brownie) version.
I included a recipe for fluffy chocolate icing, but to be honest I don’t usually ice them: they are sweet enough on their own. On the rare occasion that I do ice them I like to add a bit of almond extract but you can just use vanilla if you’re a bit of a purist.
The Key to a Good Brownie
Now these are more of a fudgey brownie than a cake brownie. They have that really rich chocolate flavour to them and are more on the dense side. I have a couple tricks up my sleeve to help you master these.
- Use a good quality cocoa as it’ll make a big difference here! Dutch process cocoa will give you the darkest result.
- Do NOT over bake your brownies. I know it sounds simple but you want to cook them jussst long enough so that they’re done and not a minute more. As soon as the toothpick comes out clean and they start to pull away from the sides, pull em out!
- Use a wooden spoon to mix the brownies and don’t over-mix once the flour is added. No fancy equipment required here, just a bowl, a wooden spoon and some elbow grease.
Happy weekend my friends, I hope you love this recipe. It was one of the first things I made as a little girl in the kitchen.
Old-Fashioned Brownies
Old-Fashioned Brownies
These decadent fudgy one-bowl chocolate brownies are so easy to make and will be everyone's favourite treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted butter (or vegan butter)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa (sifted)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (scant)
Instructions
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Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper (spray the pan with cooking spray first or wet the parchment to help it stick). Preheat the oven to 350F.
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In a medium bowl combine the butter, sugar and vanilla and mix together with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs, one at a time and stirring vigorously after each addition, until well combined.
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Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt and mix just to combine. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan using a rubber spatula and smooth over to make an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the brownies just pull away from the pan and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares before serving. These freeze well.
Recipe Notes
Chocolate Icing (optional)
- 1/3 cup butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/3 cup cocoa, sifted
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 2 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Cream the butter and add the cocoa, corn syrup or honey, vanilla and icing sugar. Add just enough milk to create a thick fluffy icing. Spread the icing over the brownies once they are completely cooled before cutting into squares.
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