Description

This classic Chocolate Brownie Recipe yields rich, fudgy brownies with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor. Made with melted butter, a mix of granulated and brown sugars, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these brownies are chewy on the edges and moist in the center. Ideal for a delicious homemade dessert or snack, they are easy to prepare and bake in just under an hour.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, whisking until the batter becomes fully combined and slightly glossy for a smooth texture.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder ensuring they are evenly mixed.
Fold dry into wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter just until no dry streaks remain, taking care not to overmix to keep brownies tender.
Stir in chocolate chips: Gently incorporate the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter for added chocolatey pockets.
Bake the brownies: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should be set and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs for fudgy texture.
Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares to ensure clean cuts and ideal consistency.

Notes

For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake by a few minutes and allow them to set as they cool.
For cakier brownies, bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes beyond the suggested time.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Swirl in peanut butter or another favorite spread before baking to create interesting flavor variations.