Virginia Brownies

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 8 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft shortening (I melt 2 sticks butter and stir in)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spread dough into a greased 9x13" pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  2. FUDGE FROSTING: Combine 1 c sugar, 1/4 c cocoa, 1/4 c cream or whole milk, 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir with a whisk until the mixture just begins to thicken. Cool to room temp before frosting brownies.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

755 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 40.4g 52% DV
Carbs 74.9g 27% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1067.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 116.8mg 9% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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