The Best Brownies Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Brownies Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 6 eggs; 1 ⅓ cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅜ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) or 2 cups pecans (optional); confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

2 cups unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 eggs
1 ⅓ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅜ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) or 2 cups pecans (optional)
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
2
Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking pan lightly with nonstick spray.
3
Line the bottom with parchment paper.
4
Set aside.
5
Mix together the melted butter, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla and eggs.
6
Beat well on low speed with a mixer.
7
Stir together dry ingredients and fold into the egg mixture.
8
Blend well.
9
Pour into prepared pan.
10
Smooth the top with a wet knife or metal spatula.
11
Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set and slightly firm but not dry.
12
Let cool completely on a wire rack, then freeze for 1 hour.
13
Unmold and peel off the parchment paper.
14
Cut into squares roughly 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches.
15
Wrap each in waxed paper and keep frozen or refrigerated.
16
To serve for a party, pile the brownies on a platter and dust with confectioners sugar.
17
Variation: Brownies under the snow.
18
Cut the brownies into small squares and toss them in superfine sugar or regular granulated sugar that has been pulverized in a food processor.

2400

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

254

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, The Best Brownies Ever 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.

The Best Brownies Ever

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