Description
A cozy, chocolate-forward homemade brownie recipe that delivers fudgy centers and crinkly tops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the parchment.
- Whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy and combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into the wet mix. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Tap the pan once on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out with the parchment and slice.
Notes
For healthier options, substitute half the butter with mashed avocado or applesauce. For gluten-free versions, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Enhance with pecans and cinnamon for festive upgrades.
- Prep Time: 10 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: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert, baking, homemade