Chocolate Brownies

Name: Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup cocoa powder; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional); 1 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1150 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Chocolate Brownies – a delicious recipe with cocoa powder, flour, salt, eggs, pecans, shortening. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

½ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt shortening over low heat, and allow to cool slightly.
3
Add sugar and eggs to melted shortening and beat well.
4
Mix dry ingredients together, and then add to the wet.
5
Stir in vanilla, and optional nuts and chocolate chips.
6
Bake in a 9x13 pan for 30-40 minutes.
7
30 minutes for fudgy brownies and 40 for cake like brownies.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1150 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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