Description
These homemade brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor, they melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips for an extra burst of chocolate flavor.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. For a fudgier brownie, bake closer to 25 minutes; for a more cake-like texture, bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy as they are!
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the dry ingredients to enhance the chocolate taste.
- If you like your brownies with a crispier top, bake a little longer, but avoid overbaking them to maintain that fudgy center.
- These brownies are also great with walnuts or pecans mixed into the batter for some extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brownies, Chocolate
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food