Fudgy Brownies

Serves 20
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 40 min
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Fudgey brownies are every kid's favourite. These brownies make a decadent dessert and are a great recipe for any bake sale, potluck or birthday celebration.

Ingredients

  • Brownies

    • 1 ¼ cup (315 mL) all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
    • ¾ cup (175 mL) butter or margarine
    • ¾ cup (175 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
    • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts

  • Fudgey Icing

    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (500 mL) sifted icing sugar
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) milk (1%)

Instructions

  • Brownies

    • Step 1

      Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

    • Step 2

      Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in cocoa. Beat in brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients and walnuts. Spray or butter a 9-inch (23 cm) square pan. Spread batter in pan. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool completely.

  • Fudgey Icing

    • Step 1

      Melt butter over low heat in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Stir in icing sugar and milk until smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread icing over cooled brownies.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories294
Fat14 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars33 g
Protein5 g
Sodium167 mg