Description
These cocoa fudge brownies are rich, chewy, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no melted chocolate, they are quick to make, customizable, and perfect for any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for variation.
- Swirl in peanut butter or caramel before baking for an indulgent twist.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
