Brownies from Scratch

The fudgiest, gooiest brownies EVER! These are from scratch: pantry staples, just one bowl, and no mixer needed.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, and mist a 9 by 9-inch or 9 by 13-inch pan with non-stick spray.  Line with parchment.
  2. Place the sugar, butter, cocoa, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in one-minute increments, stirring, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture feels very warm to the touch.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
  4. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
  5. Stir in the vanilla.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until set around the edges but still soft towards the middle.
  7. Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into squares.

Source:  https://topmesothelioma12.blogspot.com/2019/08/simply-perfect-brownies-from-scratch.html

Brown Sugar Cookies

Brown Sugar Cookies made with dark brown sugar and butter are sweet, soft, chewy, and the PERFECT spin on the traditional cookie ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups flour, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet melt 10 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until butter starts to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Pour into bowl, add remaining butter to same bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Add remaining brown sugar and salt to butter and whisk until smooth. Whisk in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  5. Combine butter mixture with dry ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
  6. Either roll dough out to 1/2-inch thick and use a cookie cutter or roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until cookies begin to set.

Source: https://dinnerthendessert.com/brown-sugar-cookies/