Classic Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Classic Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Do not overbake for fudgier brownies.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This is crucial for fudgy, clean-cut brownies.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Do not overbake for fudgier brownies.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This is crucial for fudgy, clean-cut brownies.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min