Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of these homemade brownies. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these classic treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow brownies to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake and let them set as they cool.
- Enhance with chopped nuts, peanut butter, or caramel for a delightful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
