Description
A rich and fudgy brownie recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – ½ cup (113 g)
- 🍬 Dark brown sugar – ½ cup (100 g)
- 🍬 Granulated sugar – ½ cup (100 g)
- 🥚 Large eggs – 2
- 🌿 Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- 🌾 All-purpose flour – ½ cup (65 g)
- 🍫 Unsweetened cocoa powder – ½ cup (50 g)
- 🧂 Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- 🥄 Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon
- 🍫 Semisweet chocolate chips – ½ cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir until smooth.
- Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies soft and fudgy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert, easy recipe