Brownies (from the Yellow Book)

Name: Brownies (from the Yellow Book)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 oz Butter; 6 tbsp Cocoa Powder; 2 Eggs; 8 oz Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Essence; 3 oz Plain Flour; 0.5 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0 Chopped Walnuts (optional)

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: Butter → try dairy-free butter
Not gluten-free: Plain Flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not dairy-free: Butter → try dairy-free butter
Not egg-free: Eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: Chopped Walnuts → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: Plain Flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not low-histamine: Cocoa Powder
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: Sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
Not kidney-friendly: Cocoa Powder

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

4 oz Butter
6 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 Eggs
8 oz Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
3 oz Plain Flour
0.5 tsp Baking Powder
0.5 tsp Salt
Chopped Walnuts — optional

Instructions

Step by step

1
Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat with the Cocoa Powder.
2
Beat the Eggs and Sugar until frothy.
3
Add the Vanilla to the Chocolate and then the Chocolate to the Beaten Mixture.
4
Then add the dry ingredients.
5
Walnuts can be incorporated or pressed lightly on the top.
6
Bake at 180 degrees / 350 F for 20 – .
7
Do NOT Overbake.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

365kcal

Protein

4.5g

Carbs

43g

Fat

19g

Fibre

1.5g

Sugar

24g

Sodium

150mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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