I take no credit for this recipe, although I will accept finder's fees (erm, finders thanks work too) for putting you in touch with this super simple super fudgey super duper delicious brownie recipe. The recipe comes from a Hershey's Brownie Cookbook that my Mom got for Robert for Christmas one year.
Super Simple Fudgey Brownies
Brownie Ingredients:
Brownie Ingredients:
4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1 oz per square), broken into peices
¾ cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1½ tsp vanilla
1cup flour
2/3 - 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
¾ cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1½ tsp vanilla
1cup flour
2/3 - 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 recipe Creamy Chocolate Frosting (below)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13x2 inch baking dish. I use a Pyrex glass baking dish.
2. Cut or break the baking squared into smaller pieces for faster melting. In large microwave safe bowl place baking chocolate and butter. Microwave on high heat 1 minute, stir and microwave for another 45seconds - 1 minute. The chocolate may not be completely melted, but stir it gently for a little bit when it comes out of the microwave and the whole thing should become silky smooth.
3. Add sugar and stir until combined. I use a wooden spoon that does not incorporate much air into the batter, making for a dense and fudgey brownie. Add eggs and vanilla, and stir until combined. Add flour and nuts (if you are using them).
4. Pour into greased baking dish, spread evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out almost clean (a few crumby bits stuck to it is perfect!). I find 30 minutes works perfectly in my oven, but yours may vary. Let brownies cool in pan and then frost, if desired with the frosting recipe that follows.
2. Cut or break the baking squared into smaller pieces for faster melting. In large microwave safe bowl place baking chocolate and butter. Microwave on high heat 1 minute, stir and microwave for another 45seconds - 1 minute. The chocolate may not be completely melted, but stir it gently for a little bit when it comes out of the microwave and the whole thing should become silky smooth.
3. Add sugar and stir until combined. I use a wooden spoon that does not incorporate much air into the batter, making for a dense and fudgey brownie. Add eggs and vanilla, and stir until combined. Add flour and nuts (if you are using them).
4. Pour into greased baking dish, spread evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out almost clean (a few crumby bits stuck to it is perfect!). I find 30 minutes works perfectly in my oven, but yours may vary. Let brownies cool in pan and then frost, if desired with the frosting recipe that follows.
Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Frosting Ingredients:
3 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened baking chocolate
3 Tbs butter
½ cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 cups icing sugar
1. Break the baking chocolate into smaller pieces and place in a small microwave safe dish. Add butter. Melt on high in microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until well combined.
2. Pour melted chocolate mixture into a medium-large mixing bowl. Add milk, vanilla and icing sugar. beat on medium speed with electric mixer or stand mixer until thoroughly combined.
3. Frosting will appear very soft and runny. If you prefer a stiffer frosting, add more icing sugar or cut the milk to 1/3 cup. You can also refrigerate the frosting for 10-20 minutes (or while your brownies cool) and it will thicken up.
4. Spread evenly on your brownies and enjoy!
I love this recipe because it's easy to make and it delights everyone I serve it to. It is not low fat and is quite rich, but its perfect for small decadent treats with tons of chocolatey goodness. The recipe is good with or without nuts. I like it with big chunks of toasted almonds. Hazelnuts or macadamias would also be good.
(P.S.- I won't tell anyone you licked the spatula when you finished spreading the frosting!)
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