Description
Fudgy and moist potato brownies made with mashed potatoes an inventive twist that keeps brownies soft and rich without anyone guessing the secret ingredient.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (plain, no butter or milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 4. Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- 5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- 6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- 8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- 9. Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Mashed potatoes add moisture and a fudgy texture without altering the flavor.
- For extra decadence, swirl in peanut butter or top with a thin chocolate glaze.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes for a naturally sweeter variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potato brownies, hidden vegetable dessert, fudgy brownies, moist brownies