Indulgent Homemade Brownies Recipe
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these homemade brownies. Baked to perfection, they offer a rich chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet treat after a long day, this easy recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy these decadent squares together!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly; then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
- If using, gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs attached. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (44g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg