Description
This homemade brownie recipe delivers rich, fudgy, and delectable brownies that are simple to make. With a perfect balance of cocoa and sweetness, these brownies are baked to a moist, tender consistency and make an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and gradually add the sugar, stirring continuously until well combined to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Stir the beaten eggs and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated, creating a rich wet base for the brownies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening and flavoring agents.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous without overmixing.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly for consistent thickness.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness without overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After cooling, cut them into 16 squares and serve to enjoy the rich, fudgy texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake to retain moist and fudgy texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
- For an extra touch, add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to keep freshness.
