Grandma Barb’s Brownies
Grandma Barb’s Brownies are full of chocolate flavor. They are fudgy brownie perfection.
And now…introducing…my favorite brownies in the whole wide world. In our house, we call them Grandma Barb’s Brownies, as our girls associate them with their grandma (my mom).
These brownies are chocolatey, fudgy perfection, and I often get asked for the recipe.
I’ve been eating these brownies for what seems like forever. These are the brownies that were commonly found on the kitchen counter when I was a kid on the farm. And now, as a grown-up with a family of my own, whenever I need a comforting pan of warm and fudgy brownies, this is the quick and easy recipe I turn to. They simply can’t be beat.
Grandma Barb's Brownies
Grandma Barb's Brownies are perfectly chewy and topped with chocolate chips! When it comes to comfort food, and easy desserts, fudgy brownies just can't be beat.
Ingredients
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 10 T. unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional, to sprinkle on top (NOT optional for me!)
- chopped nuts, optional, to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9” x 13” pan lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, oil, and eggs. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Pour into your prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with optional chocolate chips and/or nuts. Bake for 20 minutes. Then turn the heat off, leaving the pan in the oven for another 15 minutes. Remove pan to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
From Mom’s recipe box. Recipe originally from Eleanor Hardie, who is married to Mom’s cousin, Walter. Mom first enjoyed these at a Voss family reunion in Mitchell, South Dakota when I was just a kid. We’ve been eating them ever since. Many thanks to you, Eleanor!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g
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I’m also happy to share with you a new way I’ve come to use this brownie recipe of old…
Spring Brownie Pops!
Today I have a guest post at Reluctant Entertainer! Maybe you’ve heard me speak of Sandy before (here and here)? If so, you’ll know how much I think of her. And you’ll know just how much it means for me to be her guest. I hope you’ll hop on over to read about my Spring Brownie Pops and a project of Sandy’s that I am absolutely in love with, called Balcony Girls. Sandy has been investing her time and love into the lives of young girls, teaching them about virtues and positive friendships. She’s even written an e-book, available on her site, that details the program she implements with these girls. I highly recommend you getting it into your hands if you have special young girls in your life. It’s really good stuff. Stuff that I have already started sharing with my own special young girls.
Those brownies looks great! And the little white chocolate things are supercute! I love the little sticks in them, like they’re lollipops! The perfect easter treat!
Adorable brownie pops! I will keep them in mind for my daughter and her friends to make :)
Cant wait to try your brownie recipe.. I LOVE a great brownie recipe! :)
So nice to read your guest post on RE. I look forward to reading your blog. Thank you for the brownie recipe, I cannot wait to try it. I am looking forward to trying to start my own Balcony Girls group and would so love to receive a copy of Sandy’s ebook. Thank you for offering this giveaway.
This is such a wonderful idea! Thanks so much!
id LOVE to wiN!
I’ve seen lots of brownie recipes today. Must be an indication for me to make some. :)
These look delicious and the spring pops look so pretty:)
I’ve been wanting to find a new brownie recipe – and will definitely try these out! So glad I found you from Sandy’s blog. I’ve been really interested in finding out more about the Balcony Girls idea, since my youngest daughter is 7 now. Thanks for the chance to win a book.
These brownies look delicious as do all your recipes! I’ve been interested in Balcony girls for a while since I have a 14 year old daughter and think it would be great for her and her friends.
I love homemade brownies. I’m drooling over here!
Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday again!
been curious about balcony girls.
Thanks for the chance to win one of the BG books, I think it would be great for my 9 year old daughter and her girl friends.
Thanks
Those look so yummy. I really enjoy all your recipes!
I love the Reluctant Entertainer and her Balcony Girls series!
Emily D
I love these kind of recipes, Brenda! The brownies look fantastic. I was planning to bake something to take over to our friends house tonight, if I can squeeze some time in today and execute my plan, I will definately be baking this. Thanks for sharing! See you on 20th :D
What a fun give away!!! I have some girls in mind, that would use this in a minute.
I love you blog! :) I am already a fan of Sandy on FB and just liked your page there, too! Your photos are really beautiful!
I’ve already got the fabulous Balcony Girls but still wanted to say “hello” to both of beauties here too! Darling brownie pops!
I would love this book. Daughter on the way, to be born in May!