Description
These Cocoa Powder Brownies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. They are easy to make, fudgy, and delicious. Whip up a batch for a quick dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, and stir until just combined.
- Add nuts or chocolate: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes.
- For cakier brownies, extend the baking time slightly.
- These brownies are great with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
