Description
These rich, intensely chocolatey fudgy brownies melt in your mouth with a dense, chewy texture. Made with melted butter and cocoa for maximum flavor, no overmixing required for tender results. Perfect for any occasion or snack.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter, melted
Granulated Sugar
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Eggs, room temperature
Vanilla Extract
All-purpose Flour, spoon and leveled
Salt
Chocolate Chips, semi-sweet or dark
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and allow to cool slightly
Whisk granulated sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract into melted butter
Sift flour and salt into the mixture, gently fold until just incorporated
Add chocolate chips, fold gently with spatula
Transfer batter to prepared pan, spread evenly
Bake 25-30 minutes until edges puff slightly and center is firm when pressed
Cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth emulsion
Avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients for tender texture
Toothpick should come out clean when fully baked
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days
Add-ins: chopped nuts, additional chocolate chips, or espresso powder for extra depth
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg