Description
These brownies have a deep chocolate flavor, a moist center, and a shiny top. Perfect for sharing and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, stir the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold the dry mix into the wet mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- If using, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality cocoa. Do not overmix after adding the flour to maintain fudginess. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg