Description
These best homemade brownies offer the ultimate fudginess with a rich chocolate flavor and moist, chewy texture. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are easy to customize and reliably delicious every time. Perfect for family desserts, special occasions, or gifting, these brownies bring a perfect balance of sweetness and depth in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Measure all ingredients carefully to ensure balanced flavors and textures.
- Melt Butter and Combine with Cocoa: Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Once melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and glossy, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Mix in Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Stir the granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Then, blend in the vanilla extract to create a thick, shiny batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour (or almond flour) and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix to preserve the fudgy texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble for maximum fudginess. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies moist.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender, fudgy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure better mixing and texture.
- Lining the pan with parchment paper helps remove brownies easily without sticking.
- Bake until edges are set but center is slightly underbaked for best results.
- Customize by adding nuts, chocolate chips, caramel swirls, or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/16 of batch)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg