Description
Fudgy, rich, and irresistibly chocolatey homemade brownies with that classic crackly top. This easy recipe guarantees bakery-quality brownies every time – perfect for every chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat.
- Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months. Microwave briefly before serving for that fresh-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg