I Tested The OLDEST Brownie Recipe In America: Palmer House Hilton Hotel Brownies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories while honey adds moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour adds protein while whole wheat is more economical.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, cocoa nibs are less expensive.

Melt the chocolate and butter using the double boiler method with half a pot of simmering water.

Place 1.25 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of salted butter over the simmering water.

Wait for the chocolate and butter to melt, stirring occasionally with a whisk for smoothness.

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 cup of flour, stirring to mix.

Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and stir the dry ingredients into the chocolate using a spatula to avoid overmixing.

Crack in 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add approximately 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, as the recipe does not specify an amount.

Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped walnuts over the brownie batter and press them down slightly into the batter.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the brownies for about 30 minutes.

Check for doneness; the edges should be crispy while the middle remains gooey.

After baking for 36 minutes, let the brownies cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens