Fudgy Brownies

Savory girl that I am, I don't often make decadent treats, but a dear friend of mine wanted to learn how to make gooey squares. It was fun spending time in the kitchen baking and getting warm and I spread the wealth around to neighbors and friends. There is simply no way that a huge pan of brownies could be consumed in a household with just two people - or maybe so, but not a good idea as these brownies are rich and should be consumed in moderation. I made them along with some poppy seed muffins in preparation for a visit with my charming and caring father-in-law. What a treasure he is.

Fudgy Brownies

1 1/3 cups of butter, softened
2 2/3 cups of sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla
2 cups of unbleached white flour
1 cup of cocoa
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

Grease a 13 inch X 9 inch pan or line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well to combine.

In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Transfer to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is dry and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool and dust with icing sugar if desired.

Yields 2 - 3 dozen.

More brownie recipes from Lisa's Kitchen:
Brownies with Dried Fruit
Chocolate Cocoa Brownies with Dried Cranberries and Chickpea Flour
Gooey Peanut Butter Brownies with Carob Chips
Cocoa Brownies with Peanut Butter Chocolate Icing

On the top of the reading stack: 1,000 Indian Recipes by Neelam Batra

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