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Chocolate Squares

Chocolate Squares Recipe

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Soft, lightly sweet chocolate squares made with simple pantry ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for kids, lunchboxes, and everyday family treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 Squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, international
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare the oven and pan
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Add the wet ingredients
    Pour in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Bake
    Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool completely
    Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool fully in the pan before slicing.
  6. Optional topping
    If using, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and warm milk until smooth. Spread lightly over the cooled squares.
  7. Slice and serve
    Cut into even squares and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Keep the bake time slightly shorter for softer squares.
  • Letting the dessert cool fully helps create cleaner slices.
  • This recipe is gentle in flavor and suitable for children.

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