This stripped-down recipe for brownies requires almost zero technique, and uses only cocoa powder to achieve a dense, chewy, very chocolaty treat. Top with mint icing for a unique spin on an old favorite.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Combine sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl; stir in melted butter until mixture is smooth.
- Stir in 1 egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix in second egg.
- Fold in flour and transfer to ungreased 8x8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and mint extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour icing over cooled brownies. Spread evenly and allow to set, about 30 minutes.
- Slice into 16 brownies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 22 g
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