Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 cups (400g) granulated white sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (75g) high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly pale.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for this brownies recipe homemade.
Step 4: Sift the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt into the wet ingredients.
Step 5: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix your brownies recipe homemade.
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks evenly.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Step 9: Allow the brownies recipe homemade to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
For the best crackly top, beat the sugar and eggs for at least 2 minutes. Do not overbake; the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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