Homemade Brownies
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4.1
Homemade Brownies
Description
This Homemade Brownies recipe uses melted butter and sugar cooked together briefly to create a glossy, dense chocolate base. Cocoa powder and optional espresso powder deepen the chocolate flavor, while eggs, flour, and leaveners create structure. Semi-sweet chocolate chips add additional melty chocolate pockets within the dense batter.
The brownies bake in a 9x13 pan at 350°F until the edges are set and the center remains slightly moist, providing a chewy texture that is rich without being cakey. Cooling on a wire rack helps them firm up before slicing.
These brownies deliver a classic chocolate experience suitable for casual snacking or dessert. Dusting with powdered sugar before serving can add subtle sweetness and a decorative touch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
- In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter completely. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow sugar mixture to boil.
- Pour butter mixture into a large bowl or stand mixer, and cool for 2 minutes. Beat in cocoa powder, eggs, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Spread into prepared pan (batter will be very thick and sticky) and bake for about 30 minutes, until a tester comes out mostly clean. The edges should be set and the center should still look slightly moist, but not uncooked. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional.
- Lightly dust brownies with powdered sugar before serving for a mild sweetness and presentation.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly moist for the best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
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