Description
These rich and fudgy homemade cocoa brownies offer a deep chocolate flavor and comforting texture, made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for dessert or a cozy snack, they evoke the warmth of a classic family recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (good quality)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (optional for a slightly firmer texture)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease thoroughly
In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar
Mix in cocoa powder until fully incorporated
Stir in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well blended
Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly
Optionally, whisk in flour and a pinch of salt to create a slightly denser brownie
Pour the batter into the prepared pan
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs
Cool completely before cutting into 16 squares
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
Notes
To ensure a fudgy result, avoid overbaking. Optional flour addition is not in the original content but can stabilize the texture slightly. Feel free to add chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Grandma-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg