Description
These rich, fudgy brownies are the perfect chocolate treat—easy to make, irresistibly gooey in the center, and topped with a classic crackly crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For gooier brownies, bake closer to 25 minutes.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg