Easiest Brownies Ever

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, salt and cocoa powder just until moistened. Stir in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is dry and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

869 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 49.1g 63% DV
Carbs 83.3g 30% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9775mg 100% DV
Potassium 971.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 145.3mg 11% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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