Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy brownies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness, this brownie recipe is a go-to for satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Wet 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
Dry Ingredients:
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Mix Sugars: Add dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool and Serve: 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
