Chocolate Brownies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Chocolate Brownies
Description
The recipe starts by melting unsalted butter and dark chocolate together, creating a smooth chocolate base. Sugar is mixed in next along with eggs, flour, and vanilla extract to form a thick batter. Chocolate chips are folded in, offering additional chocolate texture once baked. The batter is poured into a parchment-lined square baking tin.
Baked at 180°C for about 20 minutes, the brownies should appear just set in the center but still moist, avoiding overbaking for a chewy, fudgy result. Cooling on a rack allows the brownies to firm up, making them easier to slice into squares.
This straightforward method yields classic chocolate brownies balancing richness and sweetness, suitable for a dessert or snack. They can be served plain or with toppings like ice cream, though none is specified here.
Nutritional information is provided for reference but not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 100 g butter Unsalted
- 50 g chocolate Dark
- 200 g sugar
- 100 g plain flour
- 2 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas mark 4.
- Line an 8-inch square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized pan stir the butter and the chocolate over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
- Add the sugar, flour, eggs and vanilla and blend well.
- Mix in the chocolate chips. Spoon batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake the brownies for 20 minutes (centre should be slightly underbaked).
- Allow to cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes.
- Cut into large squares and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 253IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.