Aunt Louise’s Brownies Recipe
Description:
Moist and chewy brownies from scratch. This recipe belonged to my wife’s aunt, who lived on a farm in Door County, Wisconsin. A wonderful cook, her legacy lives on in these delightful treats!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 6 reviews
- Calories: 296.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 17.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 53.9mg
- Sodium Content: 187.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 26.7g
- Protein Content: 3.8g
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 1 9×13 cake pan
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 | tsp Vanilla Extract |
| 1/2 | cup Butter |
| 1 1/2 | cups All-purpose Flour |
| 4 | tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa |
| 1 | tsp Baking Powder |
| 2 | cups Granulated Sugar |
| 1 | cup Chopped Walnuts |
| 2 | tbsp Water |
| 3 | tbsp Butter (for frosting) |
| 2 | cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting) |
| 2 | tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa (for frosting) |
| 1/4 | cup Chopped Walnuts (for garnish) |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and chocolate together over hot water or in the microwave.
- Add the eggs and sugar to the melted mixture and mix well.
- Incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt, nuts, and vanilla into the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 cake pan.
- Bake for exactly 30 MINUTES ONLY!
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Frosting:
- Melt butter and chocolate in a bowl in the microwave.
- Add the remaining ingredients (powdered sugar, cocoa) and blend well.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts.
These brownies are a perfect blend of chewy and fudgy, with just the right amount of sweetness. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that’s sure to please kids and adults alike! 🍫🥛