Description
Indulgent chocolate Homemade Brownies bring pure bliss to dessert lovers seeking rich, fudgy perfection. Moist squares of chocolatey goodness will transport you straight to dessert paradise with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup (225g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120g / 4.2 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (175g / 6.2 ounces) dark chocolate chunks or chips
Sweeteners:
- 2 cups (400g / 14.1 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g / 7 ounces) brown sugar
Binding and Dry Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g / 4.4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars using a whisking motion until the mixture appears smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate eggs individually, whisking vigorously after each addition to ensure complete integration and a uniform texture.
- Introduce vanilla extract and blend seamlessly into the sugar mixture.
- Gently sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender consistency.
- Delicately fold chocolate chunks or chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor and texture variation.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a level surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a glossy top and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool for a minimum of 20 minutes, which helps achieve the ideal dense and fudgy texture before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure smooth batter incorporation and even mixing.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; fold gently until ingredients are just combined.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor and create a delightful sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg