Brownies (from the Yellow Book) — recipe by katplaystennis
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Brownies (from the Yellow Book)

by katplaystennis • 2026

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Rating

Total time · 45m

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz Butter

  • 6 tbsp Cocoa Powder

  • 2 Eggs

  • 8 oz Sugar

  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence

  • 0.5 tsp Salt

  • Chopped Walnuts — optional

Instructions

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  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat with the Cocoa Powder.

  2. 2

    Beat the Eggs and Sugar until frothy.

  3. 3

    Add the Vanilla to the Chocolate and then the Chocolate to the Beaten Mixture.

  4. 4

    Then add the dry ingredients.

  5. 5

    Walnuts can be incorporated or pressed lightly on the top.

  6. 6

    Bake at 180 degrees / 350 F for 20 – .

  7. 7

    Do NOT Overbake.

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Admin edit 2026-07-02

Edited 7/2/2026, 4:03:59 PM

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