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.

Author: Real Life of Lulu

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 9 Servings

Calories: 320 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - Sugar
½ cups - Cake Flour
2 ounces - Baker's Chocolate
3 - Eggs
⅛ tsp - Salt
½ cups - Butter
1 cup - Nuts

Instructions

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water in double boiler.
Separate eggs and set egg whites aside.
Beat egg yolks until light.
Add sugar, salt, melted chocolate, and butter.
Use a mixer to combine thoroughly.
Sift flour.
Measure flour.
Add flour and nuts (optional).
Stir thoroughly.
Beat egg whites until fluffy.
Fold egg whites into mixture.
Pour into shallow, well-oiled pan. If you prefer thicker brownies, use an 8×8 pan with high sides.
Bake at 375° for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cut into squares.
Cool.
Remove from pan.

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