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A close-up shot of a thick, fudgy square from one of the best brownie recipes, showing a dense, dark chocolate interior.

Simple Chocolate Brownies


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A straightforward recipe for rich, fudgy chocolate brownies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir the sugar into the melted butter.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For a chewier texture, bake closer to 25 minutes.
  • You can add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: brownie, chocolate, dessert, baking, fudgy, simple