The Best Brownies
Indulge in rich, fudgy decadence with *The Best Brownies*—the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! This easy brownie recipe features a perfect blend of melted butter and semi-sweet chocolate, creating an irresistibly glossy and flavorful batter. With layers of sweetness from granulated and light brown sugar, a hint of cocoa for depth, and optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips for added texture, these brownies strike the perfect balance between gooey and chewy. Ready in just under an hour, including 15 minutes of prep time, these dreamy homemade brownies are baked to perfection with a slightly crackly top and soft, moist interior. Serve them warm for an ooey-gooey experience or let them cool completely for clean, elegant squares. This 8x8-inch pan classic is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that will have everyone begging for more! Keywords: fudgy brownies, easy homemade dessert, chocolate dessert recipe, best brownie recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, extra chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together. Stir frequently until smooth and fully combined, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Whisk the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture until smooth and glossy.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
If using optional mix-ins, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 equal squares.
Serve and enjoy your decadent brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.7 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.2 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 707.4 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.0 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 537.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 2175 mg | 46% | |
*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.
