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Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix.
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Easy Homemade Brownies without a box - Brownies from Scratch

Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownies, brownies from scratch, Brownies without a Box, Easy Homemade Brownies, grandma's homemade brownies, Homemade Brownies
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • With a mixer, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth using medium speed.
    Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder.
  • Add dry ingredients in 3 additions to the wet ingredient, mixing until just combined on low speed.
    Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix.
  • If adding nuts or chocolate chips, stir in until just mixed.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 9 inch pan.
    Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Chocolate Fudge Brownies from scratch are a cinch to make. These Easy Homemade Brownies without a box use a handful of pantry staples to make a chewy brownie that rivals any box mix.

Notes

  • Easy homemade brownies are just as easy as making box brownies.
  • You most likely already have the ingredients at home - flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, eggs, shortening, vanilla.
  • Do not overbake your brownies. To check doneness, use a toothpick in the center. When it comes out, it should have a few crumbs stuck to it, not completely dry!
  • I love adding chocolate chips (regular or mini) to my from scratch brownie recipes.  They get melty and add to the fudgy texture. 
  • You can make these in an 8 x 8 inch pan instead of a 9 x 9 inch if that's what you have. The baking time can increase up to 5 minutes with this change.
  • Love a chocolate fudge brownie? This recipe is just that!
  • Chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans are optional. Stir in the 1/2 cup right before pouring into a pan.
  • When Grandma made brownies from scratch, she always greased her pans with shortening.  Feel free to use a short cut by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prefer to make a bigger pan of brownies? Try Grandma's Homemade Brownie recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg