Description
Homemade Brownies are rich, fudgy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. These brownies are made from scratch, giving you the perfect balance of a crisp top and a chewy, gooey interior. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe creates a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until fully combined. If you want extra chocolatey brownies, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of espresso powder to the batter.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate them for longer shelf life.
- You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg