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Chocolate Chip Brownies
These classic Chocolate Chip Brownies are a delicious nod to old-fashioned home baking. Blending the richness of brown sugar, shortening, and chocolate chips with a slight crunch from chopped nuts, this treat captures the comfort and flavor of a bygone era. Likely jotted down during the mid-20th century, the recipe reflects simple pantry staples and timeless techniques. Soft, chewy, and easy to make, these brownies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or cozy evenings with a glass of milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 brownies
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour (sifted)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup nuts (chopped )
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 6 oz chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients

  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Stir in chopped nuts. Set aside.

Step 2: Cream Sugar and Shortening

  • Cream shortening and brown sugar together until well blended.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

  • Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 4: Combine Mixtures

  • Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture until combined.

Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips

  • Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 6: Bake

  • Spread mixture in a greased 8x8 inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.

Tips

  • Add an extra ¼ cup chocolate chips for richer brownies.
  • Substitute walnuts or pecans for the chopped nuts.
  • Add 2 Tbsp cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Replace shortening with butter for a softer, richer texture.
  • Mix in ½ cup shredded coconut for extra chewiness.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for warm flavor variation.
  • Top with extra chocolate chips before baking for a bakery-style finish.
  • For fudgier brownies, reduce baking time by 3 minutes.
  • For cakier brownies, add an additional egg.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, brownies, chocolate, comfort food, dessert, handwritten recipe, heirloom recipe, nostalgic food, vintage recipe
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