Basic Brownies Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 2 minutes or until both are melted, stirring once.
  2. Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Add flour, salt, and vanilla, beating well. Stir in chocolate mixture, and, if desired, chopped walnuts. Pour batter into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
  4. Bake at 325° for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread with frosting, if desired, and cut into squares.
  5. Raspberry Brownies: Fold 1 cup fresh raspberries into Basic Brownies batter; pour into pan. Melt 1/2 cup raspberry jam; drizzle over batter, and swirl with a knife. Bake as directed. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar; cut into squares. Garnish with fresh raspberrries and raspberry leaves, if desired.
  6. NOTE: For added interest, stir 1 cup of any of the following ingredients into Basic Brownie batter: butterscotch, peanut butter, semisweet or white chocolate morsels; candy-coated chocolate pieces; chopped candy bars or caramels; almond brickle chips; dried cherries. Bake as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5463.28 Kcal (22874 kJ)
Calories from fat 3342.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 371.43g 571%
Cholesterol 1232.05mg 411%
Sodium 1499.25mg 62%
Potassium 2912.11mg 62%
Total Carbs 492.12g 164%
Sugars 237.62g 950%
Dietary Fiber 41.04g 164%
Protein 111.88g 224%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 16.7mg 93%
Calcium 383.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 445.95 Kcal (1867 kJ)
Calories from fat 272.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.32g 571%
Cholesterol 100.57mg 411%
Sodium 122.38mg 62%
Potassium 237.7mg 62%
Total Carbs 40.17g 164%
Sugars 19.4g 950%
Dietary Fiber 3.35g 164%
Protein 9.13g 224%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 76%
Iron 1.4mg 93%
Calcium 31.3mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 139.4
    Points
  • 156
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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