Rich, Fudgy Cocoa Brownies – a delicious recipe with shortening, butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
3
Melt shortening, butter over low heat or in the microwave.
4
Remove from heat and add cocoa, blending well with a wooden spoon.
5
Add sugar and mix well.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition. (It is important to add the eggs individually and to mix them by hand. If you don't, the brownies do not turn out near as good.).
7
Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt.
8
DO NOT OVER BEAT!
9
Fold in nuts.
10
Bake 25-30 minutes.
11
Cool completely before cutting.
12
Extra Rich Variation: melt 4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate with butter and shortening. Proceed as directed; reducing cocoa to 3/4 cups and increasing flour to 1 1/4 cup. These are sinfully good!
898
kcal
Calories
36
g
Fat
137
g
Carbs
21
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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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 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup real butter, 1 cup cocoa, 2 cups sugar, and more.
Yes, Rich, Fudgy Cocoa 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.
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