Kate’s Best Brownies Recipe ๐ซ
Overview:
- Name: Kate’s Best Brownies
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, Oven
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Calories: 139.6 per serving
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 34.1mg
- Sodium Content: 46.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 12.7g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
- Aggregated Rating: 4/5
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Prepare pan: Spray the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with Baker’s Joy or grease with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a small pan, melt together the unsalted butter and chocolate over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar: In a small mixer bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract at medium speed until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate chocolate mixture: Gradually beat in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Add flour: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in walnuts: Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread in pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it reaches all corners.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. The top will have a shiny crust when done.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
- Cut into squares: Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares using a sharp knife.
- Serve: Serve these delicious brownies on a platter or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Tips:
- For extra indulgence, serve these brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- You can customize these brownies by adding your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut.
- To make these brownies even more decadent, sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Just thaw before serving.
With this tried-and-true recipe, you’ll be sure to impress friends and family with your baking skills. Enjoy the rich, fudgy goodness of Kate’s Best Brownies anytime you’re craving a sweet treat!
