Versatile Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey treat with these irresistible Versatile Brownies, a recipe designed to satisfy any craving! Crafted with a rich blend of melted butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and a touch of both granulated and brown sugars for balanced sweetness, these brownies boast a luscious, fudgy texture. The batter comes together in minutes and offers endless customization with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chunks, making it perfect for every occasion. You'll love how the cocoa powder enhances the deep chocolate flavor, while simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, and vanilla create a beautifully glossy finish. Ideal as a quick dessert or a decadent snack, these crowd-pleasing brownies bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy straight from the container—they're guaranteed to be a hit either way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 95 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams optional mix-ins (nuts, chocolate chunks, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully combined. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chunks, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out into an even layer.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake for fudgy brownies.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Slice into 9 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.0 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 1519 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.6 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 356.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1129 mg | 24% | |
*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.
