Granny's Cocoa Brownies
Submitted by forlani
Fudgy cocoa brownies with crispy edges and a tender center prove you don’t need fancy chocolate bars when quality cocoa powder delivers the goods.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
25 minREADY
40 minGranny knew what she was doing with this straightforward brownie recipe.
Rich cocoa powder, brown sugar, and melted butter create intensely chocolatey brownies with that perfect contrast between crispy edges and a fudgy center.
No tempering chocolate, no fussy techniques, just mix and bake.
Let them cool completely before cutting or you’ll end up with a delicious mess instead of clean squares.
Baking Tips
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor
- Mix just until combined; overmixing makes tough brownies
- Cool completely in the pan for clean cuts; warm brownies crumble
- Store in an airtight container; they stay fudgy for days
Ingredients
Directions
Mix sugar and cocoa together.
Add butter (or margarine) and eggs.
Mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Pour into well buttered 8 or 9-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 25 minutes.
Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Comments
Good if you want a very mild chocolate flavor and sweetness.