Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy homemade brownies with a crackly top that surpass classic box mixes in flavor and texture. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder (or black cocoa powder for a darker flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well combined.
- Add cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a darker flavor, use black cocoa powder.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Try mint extract and mint chocolate chips for a refreshing twist.
- Swirl peanut butter into batter before baking for a peanut butter swirl.
- Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt before baking for salted caramel brownies.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze wrapped brownies up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Reheat in microwave 10-15 seconds for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximate)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
