A brownie is a square, baked, chocolate dessert. Brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. They may include nuts, frosting, cream cheese, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A variation made with brown sugar rather than chocolate in the batter is called a blonde brownie or blondie. The brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized in the U.S. and Canada during the first half of the 20th century.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
PROCEDURE
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Beat butter and sugar together until grainy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and continue beating until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Blend only until combined (do not over-mix).
- Grease a 5" x 9" baking pan with melted butter then sprinkle with flour to coat surface . Tap off excess flour.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cool then cut into squares.
- Enjoy!
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