Texas Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with Texas Brownies—a rich, fudgy treat bursting with bold flavors and a luxurious texture. This decadent dessert starts with a buttery cocoa-infused batter, perfectly balanced with buttermilk for a moist finish. Topped with a silky-smooth chocolate glaze and optionally adorned with chopped pecans, these brownies deliver an irresistible combination of sweetness and crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of baking, these easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing brownies are ideal for potlucks, celebrations, or a comforting homemade dessert. Serve them as squares and savor the gooey goodness that makes Texas Brownies a timeless favorite! Keywords: Texas Brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate glaze, easy desserts, pecan brownies, moist brownies recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 0.33 cup milk
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. Stir well and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Pour the cooled cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add this to the batter and stir until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 1/3 cup of milk. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Whisk in 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans for texture.
Once the brownies are done baking, pour the warm glaze over the hot brownies, spreading it evenly to cover.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
