Description
Homemade brownies are a rich, fudgy chocolate dessert with crackly tops, chewy edges, and deep cocoa flavor. This easy homemade brownies recipe uses simple pantry staples to create soft, moist brownie squares that are perfect for dessert, parties, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the pan or paper for easy removal.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, then let it cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently so the batter stays thick and fudgy.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
Let the brownies cool fully before cutting so the center sets properly and the slices stay neat.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour or the brownies can turn out more cakey than fudgy.
For even richer brownies, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 104mg