Description
Indulge in the ultimate brownie experience with this aesthetic brownies recipe. These rich, fudgy delights feature a crackly top and a gooey center that will transport you back to joyful baking memories. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, these brownies are not only delicious but also visually stunning. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a dessert that will leave your friends and family craving more.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Allow to cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined; add chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center remains fudgy.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in nuts or swirl in caramel before baking. To enhance texture, reduce flour slightly or add an extra egg yolk.