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Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies Recipe

4.6 from 94 reviews

Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies are a rich, fudgy chocolate treat packed with nuts, combining melted cocoa and butter with a simple batter to create gooey, irresistible brownies perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the brownies.
  2. Melt Butter and Cocoa: In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk in the eggs one at a time into the cocoa-butter mixture. Then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, chopped nuts, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Mix Batter: Add the dry mixture to the cocoa-butter-egg mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour and Bake: Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan and pour the batter evenly into it. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes; the brownies should remain gooey inside, so avoid overbaking.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars to serve.

Notes

  • Do not overbake: Brownies should be gooey in the center for the authentic texture.
  • Use an 8 x 8-inch pan for even thickness and baking time.
  • Walnuts or pecans can be substituted or omitted based on preference.
  • For extra gooey brownies, check doneness at 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs.
  • Allow brownies to cool thoroughly to set properly before slicing.

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