Best Homemade Chocolate Brownies
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Best Homemade Chocolate Brownies
Description
Best Homemade Chocolate Brownies begin by creaming butter and mixing it with melted unsweetened chocolate, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to form a richly flavored batter. Flour and a pinch of salt are then folded in to create a balanced consistency. The batter is poured into a greased 9x13 inch pan and baked at 350°F for about 30 to 35 minutes.
The brownies develop a dense but tender crumb with a moist texture inside and slightly firmer edges. This recipe allows optional inclusion of nuts or chocolate chips, though the classic form focuses on straightforward chocolate excellence. Testing doneness with a toothpick for moist crumbs ensures the perfect bake.
Once baked, the brownies can be dusted lightly with powdered sugar or served warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert.
This recipe uses standard ingredients and simple methods to produce reliably rich and satisfying brownies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 210 grams, room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups brown sugar 405 grams, lightly packed
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 116 grams, squares
- 4 egg well beaten, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour (130 grams)
- 1 pinch salt
*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Room temperature, remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees) and grease and flour or spray a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking pan.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour and salt, set aside.
- In a medium bowl over a pot of boiling water (or microwave) melt the chocolate squares, then add the butter and stir until melted and smooth, cool slightly, then add the sugar and mix to combine then add the well beaten eggs and combine, next add the vanilla and mix.
- Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, and combine well, but don't over mix. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or maybe serve with a little vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Optional additions like chopped nuts or chocolate chips can be mixed in with the flour and salt before combining.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the end of baking; moist crumbs on the toothpick indicate the brownies are done.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to avoid tough brownies.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 662IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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