Best Friends Forever Brownies

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Best Friends Forever Brownies
60 min.
16
242kcal

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Indulging in a rich, fudgy brownie can be a delightful experience, especially when they are as special as our Best Friends Forever Brownies. Crafted for those who appreciate the perfect balance between chewy and decadent, these brownies are sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. The combination of unsweetened chocolate and cocoa powder ensures a deep, intense chocolate flavor, while the addition of chopped walnuts introduces a satisfying crunch to each bite.

Whether you're planning a cozy get-together with your best friends or simply looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, these brownies will not disappoint. With just an hour of prep and baking time, you can whip up a batch that yields 16 generous servings—perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Each brownie is a blissful pocket of joy, clocking in at just 242 calories, making them a slightly guilt-free indulgence.

What truly sets these brownies apart is the rich tradition they bring to any occasion, symbolizing friendship and togetherness. They're best enjoyed the day after baking, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, but trust us when we say they'll still be a hit the same day! So gather your friends, grab those mixing bowls, and dive into a baking adventure that will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt fine (if you have sea salt, use it)
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 12 tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped (100 percent cacao)
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened (any type, as long as it's )
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 0.8 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F with rack in middle. Lightly grease or butter pan and line with crisscrossed sheets of parchment or foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  2. Melt chocolate with butter in a large metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
  3. Remove bowl from pan and let cool 5 minutes.
  4. Add sugar and whisk well.
  5. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition, and whisk mixture vigorously until smooth and cohesive.
  6. Whisk in vanilla and salt.
  7. Add flour and cocoa and stir with whisk until incorporated and batter is smooth.
  8. Fold in nuts with a rubber spatula.
  9. Spread batter evenly in pan and bake until a wooden pick comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  10. Cool brownies completely in pan on a rack.
  11. To remove them easily from the pan, use the parchment overhangs to lift the brownies, still on the parchment, from the pan.
  12. Cut brownies into serving pieces.
  13. •Brownies are best when made 1 day ahead and left uncut, but they will still be insanely delicious if made and consumed the same day.•Brownies keep 5 days, well wrapped in a cookie tin or plastic container, but I doubt there will be any left by then.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein5.36%
Fat56.02%
Carbs38.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.32
Glycemic Load
15.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.560000034778%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.15mg
Catechin
4.29mg
Epicatechin
10.18mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.74kcal
12.09%
Fat:16.05g
24.69%
Saturated Fat:7.86g
49.11%
Carbohydrates:24.89g
8.3%
Net Carbohydrates:23.04g
8.38%
Sugar:19.03g
21.14%
Cholesterol:57.45mg
19.15%
Sodium:89.11mg
3.87%
Alcohol:0.13g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Caffeine:7.34mg
2.45%
Protein:3.46g
6.91%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.59%
Copper:0.33mg
16.28%
Iron:1.63mg
9.05%
Magnesium:34.99mg
8.75%
Selenium:5.31µg
7.59%
Phosphorus:75.43mg
7.54%
Fiber:1.85g
7.41%
Vitamin A:314.12IU
6.28%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.08%
Folate:19.16µg
4.79%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.17%
Potassium:109.31mg
3.12%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.7%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.53%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.3%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.16%
Calcium:21.09mg
2.11%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.69%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Source:Epicurious