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Chocolate Brownies
These old-fashioned brownies taste like pure chocolate comfort, with a light, tender texture you don’t find in modern recipes. They’re based on my grandma’s 1940s version, and every bite feels like stepping back into a warm, simple kitchen. If you’re craving a classic treat that’s rich, nostalgic, and unbelievably easy to make, this is the one.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Melt chocolate and butter over hot water in double boiler.
- Step 2
Separate eggs and set egg whites aside.
- Step 3
Beat egg yolks until light.
- Step 4
Add sugar, salt, melted chocolate, and butter.
- Step 5
Use a mixer to combine thoroughly.
- Step 6
Sift flour.
- Step 7
Measure flour.
- Step 8
Add flour and nuts (optional).
- Step 9
Stir thoroughly.
- Step 10
Beat egg whites until fluffy.
- Step 11
Fold egg whites into mixture.
- Step 12
Pour into shallow, well-oiled pan. If you prefer thicker brownies, use an 8×8 pan with high sides.
- Step 13
Bake at 375° for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 14
Cut into squares.
- Step 15
Cool.
- Step 16
Remove from pan.
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