Description
Learn how to make rich, fudgy homemade brownies from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter.
- Add sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to the melted butter. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chopped nuts if you are using them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy brownie, slightly underbake them.
- Ensure your cocoa powder is unsweetened for the best chocolate flavor.
- Allowing the brownies to cool completely before cutting will result in cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg