Description
Ultra-fudgy, rich, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor, these Homemade Brownies are a crowd favorite. With a crinkly top, gooey center, and melty chocolate bits throughout, they deliver a bakery-style dessert using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. While still warm, stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
3. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
4. In a separate bowl, sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt together.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
8. Bake for 30–38 minutes. The center should be set but slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
9. Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and allow them to finish setting as they cool.
Adding a teaspoon of espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor.
Use room-temperature eggs to help achieve a smooth, emulsified batter with a shiny top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg