Last night, we needed something sweet after our dinner (sandwiches!), so I went to my old standby favorite, Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home cookbook’s brownie recipe. It’s easy to make and it turns out perfect everytime*. I added lots of walnuts in my version, cuz that’s how I roll!
moosewood fudge brownies
Recipe from Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home1/2 c unsalted butter (1 stick)
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/8 t kosher salt
1 c lightly packed brown sugar
1/2 t pure vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c unbleached white flourPreheat the oven to 350. Lightly butter an 8 inch square baking pan with butter.
In a pot large enough to hold all of the batter, melt the butter, salt and chocolate together on low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Add the brown sugar and vanilla and stir everything together. Whisk in the 2 eggs and when it’s been well blended, whisk in the flour and mix until the batter is thoroughly blended and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until the brownies are just beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan and are still fudgy in the center. If you prefer more cake-like brownies, bake an additional 5 minutes.
Print This Recipe*Okay, the only time they didn’t come out stellar was when Cornelius wasn’t paying attention to the recipe and used an entire cup of butter instead. We ate it up anyway and it still wasn’t horrible.
It’s one of the simplest brownie recipes, but also the best! I also love the Moosewood 5-minute chocolate cake recipe in the same book. It is delicious and has the added benefit of being vegan.
true. i think the fact that it’s so easy to make is why i make it so often! i also love the vegan chocolate cake recipe in that book. i usually turn it into cupcakes and it’s extra easy too!
Mmm – these sound so good. And easy too! I’m definitely going to try them 🙂
oh c&c; these are definitely worth what little effort you put into them 😉
thanks for the nice words tanvi!
This sounds lovely, and I just happen to have all the ingredients in my pantry! Im enjoying your blog 🙂
Hi, I just found your site today and love that it’s basis is simple affordable cooking! The recipes look great and I’ll definitely be a reader from now on!
Oh, thanks amateur! It’s nice to know that people actually like reading this thing 😉
I am baking these as we speak…so easy to make! I was dying for a picture, so I'll have to send one in. Love your blog 🙂
Thanks for sharing!~
These are SO good! Why in the world did I spend my whole life using mixes?! I used whole wheat flour (I don’t use white anymore) and they came out amazing. An easy way to get a healthy dessert!