Description
Easy fudgy chocolate brownies that are rich, dense, and deeply chocolatey with a crackly top, made with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 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
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, ensuring the center remains slightly soft.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Underbake slightly for a fudgier texture.
- Let brownies cool fully for clean slices.
- Add nuts or swirl in caramel for variation.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
