Description
These Homemade Brownies are the kind of chocolate dessert I get excited to make because they turn out rich, fudgy, and deeply satisfying every single time. They have that glossy top, soft center, and melty chocolate pockets that make them perfect for a quick dessert, easy baking project, weekend treat, or party snack. Whether you are looking for easy dessert bars, simple chocolate brownies, homemade baking ideas, or a crowd-pleasing sweet treat, this recipe delivers big flavor with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy and well combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thick.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, pull them from the oven as soon as the center is set and the toothpick shows moist crumbs instead of wet batter.
Let the brownies cool fully before cutting so the slices hold their shape and the texture settles into that dense, chewy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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