Description
These homemade brownies are everything you crave in a dessert—gooey centers, crackly tops, and deep chocolate flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a decadent snack or a crowd-pleasing treat. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast sweets, easy dessert ideas, or an indulgent food idea to impress guests, this is your go-to recipe for satisfying every cocoa craving.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
2. Whisk in the sugar to the butter, then add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Gently fold until the batter is fully combined—do not overmix.
5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30–32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing into 24 squares. Use a warm knife for clean cuts.
Notes
These brownies freeze well—just wrap them individually and store in a freezer-safe container.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor and richness.
Don’t skip letting them cool before slicing to get perfect clean edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
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