Description
Achieve heartwarming, fudgy brownies with a dense, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor. These homemade gems are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and rival store-bought versions with their old-fashioned charm and deep cocoa taste.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (good quality)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark, optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter until slightly cool
Add sugar and eggs, beating with a hand mixer until light and fluffy
Stir in vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips (if using) with a spatula
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan
Bake 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs
Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares
Notes
Use non-alcoholic vanilla extract if avoiding alcohol
High-quality cocoa powder is essential for depth of flavor
Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Freeze unbaked dough for future use (bake from frozen, add 5 minutes to cook time)
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg