Rich Chocolate Brownies

Name: Rich Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FROSTING:; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

I'm one of those people who need chocolate on a regular basis. I looked high and low for a rich brownie recipe that called for cocoa instead of chocolate squares...and this is it. My family loves these brownies - they never last more than a day at our house. -Karen Trapp, North Weymouth, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons warm water
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat in butter. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, combine the cocoa and butter. Combine the water and coffee granules; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in sugar until smooth. Frost brownies.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 257 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Rich Chocolate Brownies in Taste of Home February/March 1996

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PadFan

Jan 21, 2019

I got this recipe from Taste of Home many years ago, and it’s still one of my favorite brownie recipes!
juicyfruit007

Jan 16, 2019

These were great. Frosted and all. Although, honestly they are as much frosting as they are brownie. I made mine in a 9 x 9 instead of an 8 x 8, and it was plenty baked after 20 minutes. Made the brownies pretty thin. Very good though, and I may make again. Might try doubling the brownie part and make in a 9 x 13” pan.
tishathomas

Jan 16, 2019

How much confectioners sugar? It doesn't say in the recipe.
Anonymous

Nov 12, 2018

This was a very easy and delicious brownie recipe, that is great for 2 people. I used Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder in both the batter and the icing. I did not use the coffee in the icing, but had to use an extra 1 tablespoon of warm water to make the icing smooth and spreadable. This is a keeper for a quick dessert.
amsm

Jan 15, 2018

Yummy! These brownies are moist and chewy with a great chocolate flavor. They were quick and easy to prepare. I only left out the coffee in the frosting because I didn't have any. I think they are great without it!
Robin

Jan 14, 2018

I made it and it was good!
s_pants

Oct 1, 2017

Very good. I did not use the icing because I did not have the confectioners' sugar on hand, but added a few mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter. These satisfied my "need" for chocolate in a big way!.
foodz

Feb 28, 2017

I've made this recipe many times and it's absolutely awesome. No changes at all and it's easy peasy to make. The frosting is delicious and I also use it on a chocolate layer cake.....mmmmm!!! Cannot get the stars to rate, but it's a 5 star!!
Kelly_m14

Sep 18, 2016

Turned out more cake-like than in the picture, but still very good. I skipped the frosting to save on time, so can't really rate that part. I added about a 1/3 cup each pecans and chocolate chips to the batter to fancy it up a bit since I was skipping the frosting. Quick and easy, so you really don't need to buy a mix again!
dschultz01

Jul 24, 2016

Delicious brownies! I did not make the frosting after reading previous reviews, and they were great without it!