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Best Brownie Recipe Ever
The ultimate brownie recipe that beat every boxed mix in blind taste tests! Ultra fudgy, a crackly top, and loaded with chocolate.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt 10 tablespoons salted butter in the microwave in a micrwoave-safe bowl in 20-second increments until fully melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar by hand until smooth, 30 seconds.
- Add in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute to ensure a crackly top.
- Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each. Once melted and smooth, whisk into the brownie batter until combined and smooth.
- Use a rubber spatula to stir in 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until just combined. Stir in whole, unmelted chocolate chips.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool in pan 30 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Pan Options: A 9x9-inch light metal pan is best for crispy edges and fudgy centers; add 5–10 minutes for glass or ceramic pans and lower the temperature by 25°F for dark metal pans.
- Double Batch: Use a 9x13-inch pan, double the ingredients, and bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.
- Mix-Ins: Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped nuts, M&Ms or other candy, or chopped candy bars.
- Swirls: Use 1/3 cup of peanut butter, Nutella, or caramel; drop spoonfuls over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.