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Traybake Brownies

A large tray of fudgy chocolate brownies, cut into twenty squares.

45 min prep and cooking plus time for cooling completely, which the recipe does not time at least 45 min start to finish Serves 20 servings Easy
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Traybake Brownies

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Traybake Brownies, Step by Step

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  1. Heat the oven to 175°C / 345°F and line a 23 by 33 cm tin. Melt the butter and chocolate together and cool for 5 minutes.

  2. Beat the sugar and eggs for 3 minutes until pale and thick. Fold in the chocolate mixture.

  3. Fold in the flour, cocoa, salt and chocolate chips. Spread evenly in the tin.

  4. Bake for 30 minutes until the edge is set and the middle still wobbles slightly. Cool completely, then cut into 20.

Tips for Making Traybake Brownies

  • Beat the eggs and sugar well.
  • Underbake slightly.
  • If your oven runs hot, check at 24 minutes.
  • Cut with a hot knife.

What to Serve with Traybake Brownies

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Cold milk
  • Hot coffee
  • Fresh raspberries

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in an airtight tin for 5 days.

Traybake Brownies: Questions and Answers

How long does Traybake Brownies take to make?

15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, so at least 45 minutes. The method also needs time for cooling completely, which it does not time, so treat that as a minimum. The recipe serves 20.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

276Calories
3gProtein
30gCarbs
16gFat
2gFibre
20gSugar
80mgSodium

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