Cocoa Brownies

Let's talk about brownies. Who doesn't love brownies? A square of dense, gooey chocolatey goodness? I'm in. I'm SO in. I know a bunch of you are all like "Wait, I can just buy a boxed brownie mix and it'll be just as good." OK, so, yeah you could do that. Except when you make something from scratch you'll feel a sense of accomplishment. Plus, why NOT make them from scratch. It takes maybe 5 minutes longer to make them from scratch, and in my opinion, made from scratch brownies are the best brownies.

Huffington Post named these the best coca brownies and they're right. The brownies are from the lovely Smitten Kitchen, and I thank her for creating such wonderful brownies. 

I don't think the photography of these brownies does them justice, because let's be real, brownies don't really photograph well. I promise though, they're great. 

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Cocoa Brownies
by April-3-2014
Ingredients
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts,) optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line 8x8in baking pan with parchment paper or grease pan with non-stick spray. 2. Melt butter in a double broiler. Once butter is melted, add sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Combine them until the mixture looks gritty, and well combined. You could also melt the butter in the microwave and then add the ingredients. Let the mixture cool until lukewarm. 3. Once mixture has cooled, add vanilla, and then eggs one at a time. Once well combined, add the flour and stir once again to combine well. If you're using nuts, add then now, and stir until well distributed.5. Bake for 25-30, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out slightly moist with batter. Remember, we want gooey brownies. Let cool at bit, and then cut and serve.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 9 brownies
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