Description
Delicious and fudgy homemade brownies, baked to perfection with a rich cocoa flavor and a tender, moist texture. This easy-to-make recipe yields 16 generous servings perfect for sharing or indulging any time.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter and combine with sugar: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and slowly add sugar while stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until evenly blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and uniform without overmixing.
- Pour batter into pan: Evenly spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake the brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the brownies are perfectly fudgy.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing into 16 squares to serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra gooey brownies, reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
