Description
Rich, chocolate brownies with a soft, moist center, perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold the dry mix into the wet mix gradually, stopping when no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes, until the top looks set and a toothpick in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the parchment paper and cutting into squares.
Notes
For a firmer top, chill the batter before baking. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American