Description
Rich, fudgy brownies made from scratch with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat in the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well until combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Be careful not to overbake; brownies should be slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
These brownies pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg