Our Favorite Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with "Our Favorite Brownies"—a rich, fudgy dessert that’s irresistibly moist and easy to make. Crafted with a perfect blend of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar for balanced sweetness, these brownies are elevated by the deep cocoa flavors and optional bursts of chocolate chips. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple technique that requires melting, whisking, and folding, this crowd-pleasing recipe guarantees thick, gooey squares of chocolaty perfection every time. Ideal for dessert lovers and special occasions, these homemade brownies are baked in an 8x8-inch pan for manageable portions and satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed warm or cooled, "Our Favorite Brownies" promise the quintessential combination of crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached (do not overbake for fudgy brownies).
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
Serve and enjoy your decadent, homemade brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.8 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.4 g | 487% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1706 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 662.9 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.2 g | 254% | |
| Total Sugars | 468.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 40.9 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 3536 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
