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We Need Brownies

04/02/2020 By Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie 18 Comments

We Need Brownies

Brownies
Sweet moist and dark
I crave them
I want them
You know you want them, too
So without further ado
Here’s my recipe for you

Fudgy Brownies from Home Cooking with Kate McDermott (Photo by Andrew Scrivani)

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5 from 2 votes

FUDGY BROWNIES

Fudgy or cakey? Everyone seems to have an opinion on what the perfect brownie should be like. My dad liked them fudgy so that’s how my mom made them. Brownies are very good topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup Dutch Process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup walnut meats roughly chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 9” x 13” baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, crack 4 eggs. Add the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix with a beater until smooth.
  • In a medium small saucepan, add the butter and sugar. Turn the heat to low and stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is combined. Remove from heat.
  • Add the hot butter and sugar mixture to the egg and cocoa mixture. With a spoon, stir until smooth.
  • In a small bowl mix the flour and baking powder together with a fork or a whisk. Add to the big bowl and stir gently with a spoon until smooth.
  • Stir in the optional walnut meats.
  • With a rubber or silicon spatula, spread the batter the greased 9” x 13” baking pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Don’t over cook. It’s ok if comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Remove from the oven. Cool in the pan on a rack.

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18 Thoughts on We Need Brownies
    Kellen
    2 Apr 2020
     9:27am

    You are lucky. I haven’t been able to buy baking supplies for awhile here in San Jose. I guess every family in the country are baking during this shelter in place!!! Your recipe sounds sooooo good!
    Stay safe. Kellen

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       9:35am

      I had no idea if I had chocolate and was thrilled when I found a bag with just enough to do the recipe!

      Reply
      Kathy Mittom
      2 Apr 2020
       7:45pm

      Can these be made gluten free? Thanks! We need a little sweet right now.

      Reply
        Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
        2 Apr 2020
         7:47pm

        Absolutely they can! Just make them with one of the GF flour mixes. That’s how I made them yesterday so I could enjoy a sweet taste.

        Reply
    Tina Worrell
    2 Apr 2020
     9:44am

    5 stars
    Looks great, If we are eliminating nuts, would you recommend a white chocolate chip or similar for texture?

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       9:50am

      I made the batch yesterday with no nuts at all. I’ve not made them with chips and don’t know how that would effect the texture and bake.

      Reply
    Carol Tangwall
    2 Apr 2020
     10:02am

    Can you tell me more about Dutch Process cocoa powder. I have never heard of it. Does it need to be ordered online?

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       10:05am

      You may have seen this box at the store. But any unsweetened cocoa powder will do. I used Hershey’s yesterday.

      Reply
    Elsa
    2 Apr 2020
     10:05am

    KELLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Oh No!
    What ingredients do you need to bake Kate’s brownies?!?!? I will assemble a brownie ingredient care pkg RIGHT NOW & pop it in the mail to you TODAY! ASAP!
    ~ with love
    (from one Kate friend to another)
    Elsa

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       10:07am

      I like the sound of a brownie ingredient care package!

      Reply
    Sheila
    2 Apr 2020
     10:58am

    Sweet, Kate!!

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       10:59am

      Thanks Sheila! I cannot wait until we can all get together again. Sending love to you from over here. xo

      Reply
    debi koenig
    2 Apr 2020
     11:09am

    A Brownie Ingredient Care Package?! Genius!!!
    🙂

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       11:12am

      I know, I know! It’s brilliant!

      Reply
    Stevie Cooley
    2 Apr 2020
     12:05pm

    Yum! I love brownie recipes and will be sure to make this one. The last one I made had a middle layer of marzipan……very self-indulgent!

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       12:20pm

      That sounds incredibly good!

      Reply
    Lulu
    2 Apr 2020
     2:17pm

    5 stars
    Made them today with my 16-year-old Baker helper; they are delicious. And it was a lively time spent together! Thank you.

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      2 Apr 2020
       2:18pm

      Wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you like them and isn’t it just the best to work and play in the kitchen together!?!

      Reply

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