Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these fudgy brownies! Each bite reveals a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with rich cocoa flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy recipe guarantees satisfaction and joy. Serve them warm with ice cream or enjoy as is—the choice is yours!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Allow to cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different types of chocolate chips or nuts. To enhance richness, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the batter.