Classic Cocoa Brownies

Name: Classic Cocoa Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g light brown muscovado sugar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g cocoa powder, sifted'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g plain flour'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp bicarbonate of soda'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'pinch of salt'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large eggs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp vanilla extract'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g milk chocolate, chopped into small chunks'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'icing sugar, to dust (optional)'}

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Indulge in these rich and fudgy classic cocoa brownies, made with unsalted butter and light brown muscovado sugar. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in just 25 minutes!

246 kcal /serving 25 mins Serves 16 Easy American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g light brown muscovado sugar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g cocoa powder, sifted'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g plain flour'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp bicarbonate of soda'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'pinch of salt'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large eggs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp vanilla extract'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g milk chocolate, chopped into small chunks'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'icing sugar, to dust (optional)'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F (190°C)).
Line a 25cm (10-inch) square baking tin with foil.

Cooking

Melt the butter over low heat in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the sugar until well combined.
Remove from heat and mix in the sifted cocoa powder, flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt until a dry mixture forms.
In a separate jug, whisk the eggs with vanilla extract, then incorporate into the dry mixture.
Fold in the chopped milk chocolate.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin, spreading evenly.

Plating & Serving

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is set but the centre remains slightly wobbly.
Cool on a rack before cutting into 16 squares.
Dust with icing sugar if desired.

Notes

These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They are delicious both warm and cold.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

246 Calories

3.5g Protein 3% DV

34.6g Carbs 12% DV

11.7g Fat 15% DV

2.3g Fiber 6% DV

23.9g Sugars

112mg Sodium 7% DV

46mg Cholesterol 13% DV

Health Labels

Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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