Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of these homemade brownies. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, these fudgy treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 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
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Remove from heat, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Optional: Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance with nuts or swirl in peanut butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
