Description
This classic chocolate brownie recipe yields rich, fudgy brownies with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these brownies are a delightful homemade treat perfect for dessert or any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is light, creamy, and well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Fold in chocolate chips or chunks if desired to add extra chocolate bursts within the brownies.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out with a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake and chill before cutting.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Enhance flavor by adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Swirl in peanut butter or caramel before baking to create delicious variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
