Fudgy Brownies Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons (145 g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
- 1/4 rounded teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1/2 cup (70 g) all-purpose flour (we use Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour)
- 2/3 cup (75 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 74g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 162 | 50% |
| Total Fat 18.56g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 9.78g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium 50mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 37.98g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 31.53g | 21% |
| Protein 3.18g | 5% |
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