Description
Irresistible chocolate bliss awaits with these homemade brownies, a decadent dessert that melts hearts and satisfies deepest cocoa cravings. Rich, fudgy layers promise pure indulgence for chocolate enthusiasts seeking comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and prepping an 8-inch square baking vessel with parchment paper and light grease.
- Create a luxurious wet mixture by whisking melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until thoroughly integrated, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending until silky smooth.
- Sift together the dry components – flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder – in a separate mixing bowl to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with delicate movements until just combined, being careful to avoid overmixing which can create dense brownies.
- Optional: Integrate chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an uniform surface, and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to set and achieve optimal texture before slicing into decadent squares.
Notes
- Check butter temperature to ensure smooth mixing and prevent ingredient separation during preparation.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Avoid overmixing batter to maintain tender, fudgy brownie texture and prevent tough, dense results.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour while keeping other ingredients consistent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg