Description
Indulge in the ultimate brownie experience with this aesthetic recipe that perfectly balances rich chocolate flavor and visual appeal. These fudgy squares, topped with sea salt or powdered sugar, are sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, they promise to bring joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in granulated sugar until combined, then add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips and reserve some for topping if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until set around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For richer brownies, substitute half the flour with cocoa powder. Consider adding nuts or sea salt on top before baking for added texture. Drizzle caramel on top after baking for an elevated treat.