CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a glossy crackly top and dense, gooey center made from simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 16 generous squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar together until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; fold until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chunks, reserving a handful for the top.
- Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and scatter reserved chocolate chunks.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean, fudgy squares.
Notes
- Don’t overmix once you add the flour to avoid a tough, cakey texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother emulsion and crackly top.
- Underbake slightly because brownies continue cooking from residual heat.
- Line the pan with parchment paper overhangs for easy lifting and clean edges.
- Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling and ensure clean edges.
- Use a light-colored metal pan instead of glass.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: approximately 285
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