Better than Grandma's Brownies Recipe
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Better than Grandma's Brownies

By: Julie Lee 
"These are the best, but don't tell grandma!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together eggs, vanilla, salt and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly pour in chocolate mixture and flour. Stir in the walnuts. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan
  4. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is crackled. Let cool for 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 266 | Total Fat: 15.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by Bonnie W.   view full review
Best brownies ever! I didn't have the baking chocolate squares, but substituted 3 tablespoons...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by Glenn   view full review
My kids love this recipe! This was the first "from scratch" recipe I'd attempted. I will never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by Sneakyteaky   view full review
Wholy freaking cow! Are these the best brownies ever for me to eat! My mouth couldn't keep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by JANIS1   view full review
Not even close to Best Brownies by Angie.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2002 by GLMILLER   view full review
Excellent. Everybody really loves these. Easy to make and good to eat. Yum....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Julie   view full review
I made this for my Mom's birthday. It was perfectly chewy and cakey. It was a big hit!! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by camibaby   view full review
Do Not Change A Thing...........THESE ARE THE BEST BROWNIES EVER----SO CHEWY AND OOOOOOHHHHH...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DELISAMARIE   view full review
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST BROWNIE RECIPE THAT I HAVE EVER USED. THE BROWNIES TURNED OUT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by Live, Laugh, Love, Cook   view full review
***WOW***!!! these are the best brownies i have ever had in my life!!!!! i made them while we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Terra   view full review
I will never use a mix again! These were so easy to make. They were absolutely delicious....

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