Description
Classic brownies with a retro twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Sift flour, cocoa, and salt together. Gradually stir into the butter mixture.
- Fold in walnuts if using. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, reduce baking time by 5 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, holiday, retro, dessert, chocolate