The Best Homemade Brownies

If you have a family anything like mine, some nights it seems like they could care less about what you are slaving over making in the Kitchen for Dinner. All they want to know about is what is for Dessert. Or maybe your spouse has a midnight hankering for some chocolate. You have to try out these fast, easy brownies that are absolutely heavenly.

I usually prepare this recipe in between making up our dinner entrée. Then right before I leave the Kitchen to sit down at the table for Family Dinner, I slide these into the oven and they bake while we are eating. That way, once dinner is over and everyone has eaten all of their vegetables, these fresh, warm brownies will be ready for the taking.

Now, I’m no fool. I know some people would just rather opt for the Box brownie mix and call it good. If you are going to do that. Try out the recipe listed below, all it requires is 2 ingredients. The Box Brownie Mix and a can of Cola. Sounds funny right? Nope. It’s just as delicious. You won’t even need oil, or eggs. Just Mix and Cola, That’s it!

So instead of opting for the “I don’t have time, I’m tired” excuse. Do what I do. Bake while you eat! Now everyone will go to bed happy. Be careful though. You can’t just have one. These are scrumptious.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• One cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• One tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• One cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt ½ cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. When I make these they take 30 minutes on the nose. When you can insert a small knife into center, and it pulls out clean. Remove from oven.
4. Let cool and Eat! 

Brownies & Cola

Ingredients

• 1 box Brownie Mix
• 1 can Diet Cola (do not use regular Cola, as it will make your brownies extremely sticky)

Directions:

1. Combine Brownie Mix and 1 can Cola together. Mix until fluffy.
2. Grease 8 in square baking pan
3. Pour Batter into pan
4. Bake according to cooking times on back of box.
5. Remove when knife can be inserted and pulled out clean.
6. Let cool and Enjoy!

With either of these recipes, before you put into the oven to bake. Decorate with sprinkles, or chop up some nuts, even chop up your favorite candy of your choice. It will add a nice touch to your tasty treat. Perfect, to customize for the upcoming holiday color also.

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By Michelle, Today’s Free Stuff Contributor