Fudgy chocolate brownie squares on a plate

United States · American

Brownies

Dense chocolate brownies with a classic wheat, egg and butter version plus a vegan version that removes egg and dairy while keeping the fudgy square format.

  • American
  • 40 min total time
  • 8 base servings
  • 2 versions
  • 4 compatible options

Country

United States

Cuisine

American

Servings

8 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

2 versions

4 compatible options

Makes about 8 brownie squares.

Cut into even squares after cooling so scaled batches hold their shape.

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Servings

Adapted for 8 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

4 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 8 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

Always check ingredient labels and cross-contamination warnings.

Classic

Classic fudgy brownies made with wheat flour, eggs, butter, cocoa and chocolate.

Contains gluten, egg and milk/lactose. Chocolate labels can vary.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Free from

  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fish
  • +2 more

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Dairy
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 90 g wheat flour Contains gluten.
  • 35 g cocoa powder
  • 180 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g butter Contains milk and lactose.
  • 100 g soy-free dark chocolate or chocolate chips Check labels if avoiding milk or soy.
  • 2 g fine salt
  • 5 ml vanilla, optional

Cooking method

Oven

  1. Prepare the pan

    Line a small baking pan and heat the oven.

  2. Mix the wet base

    For classic brownies, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. For vegan brownies, combine oil, soy-free oat drink, sugar and vanilla.

  3. Add dry ingredients

    Stir in cocoa powder, flour and salt until just combined.

  4. Fold in chocolate

    Fold through soy-free dark chocolate or chocolate chips, checking labels when avoiding milk or soy.

  5. Bake

    Spread into the pan and bake until the edges are set and the center is still slightly fudgy.

  6. Cool and cut

    Cool before cutting into squares so the brownies hold together.

Frequently asked questions

Do brownies contain gluten?

Yes. Both current versions use wheat flour, so there is no gluten-free compatible version yet.

Which version should I choose if I avoid egg, lactose or milk protein?

Choose the vegan version. It removes egg and dairy, but check chocolate labels if avoiding milk.

Can I store or reheat brownies?

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container. You can warm a piece gently before serving if you like.

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