Description
This Easy Homemade Brownies recipe delivers rich, fudgy brownies with a perfectly tender crumb. Made from simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate chips, these brownies bake up in just 35 minutes and satisfy any chocolate craving with ease.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, whisk in the eggs one at a time, stirring until fully combined and the mixture is homogeneous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the thick brownie batter. This will create pockets of melted chocolate throughout the brownies.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes. This resting time helps them set, making them easier to cut into 16 servings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the flour to ⅓ cup.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For easier removal, let brownies cool completely before lifting with the parchment paper or foil.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
