These brownies are the perfect balance of cakey, fudgy, and chewy. Deep and dark with chocolate flavor, these rich brownies keep fussiness to a minimum without sacrificing a bit of flavor.

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Classic Brownies

Everyone needs a simple and basic go to brownies recipe and this recipe is just that!

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best brownie recipe, Brownies, chocolate, Dessert, Old Fashioned Brownies

Servings: 12 Brownies

Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

MELT

4 oz. Unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 Stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.), cubed
2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. Instant coffee granules

STIR IN

1 ½ cups Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
¼ tsp. Table salt
3 Eggs

FOLD

1 cup All-purpose flour
¾ cup Chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.
Melt chocolate, butter, cocoa powder, and coffee in a bowl in a microwave on full power, stirring every 30 seconds (or melt mixture in a heavy saucepan over low heat). Remove from heat when chocolate is nearly melted; stir until smooth.
Stir in sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Fold in flour and walnuts. Spread batter in prepared pan and bake 30–40 minutes. Cool brownies completely on a rack before cutting.

Notes

Per brownie, Calories: 278

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 30%
- Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 10%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 5g 10%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.