Description
Best Brownie Recipe: Decadent fudgy brownies with rich chocolate, walnuts, and creamy butter – a crowd-pleasing treat for all chocoholics!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Tools and Ingredients Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy brownie removal. Measure all ingredients before beginning – this Best Brownie Recipe comes together quickly, and preparation is key to perfect results.
- Step 2: Melt the Chocolate and Butter In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. Let this mixture cool slightly while preparing other ingredients. The cooling prevents the eggs from cooking when added to the mixture.
- Step 3: Create the Batter Base In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and slightly cooled chocolate-butter mixture until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture becomes glossy. This thorough incorporation creates that signature crackly top on your fudgy brownies. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl to remove any lumps. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Remember, overmixing is the enemy of the Best Brownie Recipe! Fold in the remaining chocolate chips, leaving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly into the corners. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The edges should be set while the center remains slightly soft. For chocolate brownies with the perfect texture, avoid overbaking at all costs!
- Step 6: Cool and Cut Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang. For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing. Cut into 16-20 squares, depending on your preferred size. Your homemade brownies are now ready to enjoy!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250 calories per serving
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 65 mg