Best 6 Homemade Brownies With Cocoa Powder Recipes
Indulge in the classic chocolatey delight with our homemade brownies, a timeless dessert loved by people of all ages. These brownies are made from scratch using simple ingredients and cocoa powder, resulting in a fudgy, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer them classic, nutty, or swirled with peanut butter, our three variations offer something for every brownie enthusiast. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with these delectable treats, perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply as a delightful everyday snack.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY FUDGY BROWNIES FROM SCRATCH (OUR FAVORITE)
Say hello to our favorite brownies recipe from scratch. You only need one bowl, a saucepan, and a spoon. Melting the butter into the sugar and cocoa powder ensures that shiny, crinkly top that we all love. These brownies are bittersweet. If you are like us and find yourself reaching for darker chocolate over milk chocolate, these are certainly for you. Use natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder (cacao powder works, too). For brownies that are less bittersweet and that have chewy edges, try this chewy brownie recipe instead.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield Makes 16 Brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 325 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on opposite sides to help remove the baked brownies from the pan.
- Prepare a double-boiler by filling a medium saucepan with water about 2 inches deep. Heat the water until barely simmering. See the notes section below for tips on making these without a double-boiler and instead using a microwave or making them directly in a saucepan.
- Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium heat-safe bowl. Rest the bowl over the simmering water. If the bottom of the bowl touches the water, remove a little water from the saucepan.
- Stir the mixture occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture is quite warm. Don't worry if it looks gritty; it will become smooth once you add the eggs and flour.
- Remove the bowl from the saucepan, and set aside for 5 minutes or until it is only warm, not hot.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one.
- When the batter looks thick and well blended, add the flour. Use a spoon to beat the flour into the batter until it is very thick and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. We use a wooden spoon or spatula and beat for 40 to 50 strokes (see video for reference).
- Stir in nuts if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake the brownies until the edges look dry and the middle looks slightly underbaked; 20 to 30 minutes. You can test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The brownies are finished baking if it comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool completely before removing from the pan - this step is essential and helps the brownies set. Cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 brownie, Calories 158 calories, Protein 2 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 42 mg
QUICK AND EASY BROWNIES
Takes about 45 minutes to make.
Provided by C. Nelson
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Decorate with walnut halves, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with crumbs, not wet. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
BEST BROWNIES
These brownies always turn out!
Provided by Angie
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
- To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
ONE BOWL COCOA BROWNIES
Customize these low-impact brownies with different combinations of your family's favorite toppings--and make everyone happy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir together the sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder all at once and stir until just combined. Stir in half of the semisweet chocolate chips and spread the mixture in the prepared pan.
- Bake until the brownies begin to pull away from the edge of the pan and set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining semisweet chocolate chips and let stand until the chips are melted, about 5 minutes. Spread the melted chips evenly over the top of the brownies with a spatula. Let the chocolate cool for about 10 minutes and then sprinkle with whatever combination of toppings you choose, pressing the toppings gently into the chocolate to adhere. Lift the brownies out of the pan with the foil and cool completely on a rack. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
COCOA CAKE BROWNIES
These fudgy brownies are delicious. People say that the moist treats have a texture somewhere between chewy and cake-like brownies. We like to break them into pieces and create a trifle with chocolate pudding, toffee chips and whipped topping.-Helen Turner, Upland, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MOM'S COCOA POWDER BROWNIES
Oooey, Gooey, Rich and Chewy. If you are a fan of cake-like brownies, these are NOT for you. This makes a small pan of brownies that are moist and dense and need no icing. They form a crust that cracks and is a wonderful contrast to the fudgy texture of the brownie. Like all other basic brownie recipes, these are a great base for adding in chunks of chocolate, nuts, or whatever. As an adult, I like them with a 1/2 tsp of espresso powder added. For the brownie purist, the nuts are strictly optional. When I'm having one of those "must have chocolate" days, these are the perfect fix. After 1 brownie, I'm cured.
Provided by gourmetmomma
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 16 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes in an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
- Allow to cool before cutting.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cocoa powder. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your brownies. Look for a cocoa powder that is 100% pure and unsweetened.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the brownies in a preheated oven. This will help them to rise evenly.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These homemade brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make brownies that are moist, fudgy and packed with chocolate flavor. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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