The Best Brownie Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
16 brownies
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The Best Brownie Recipe
Description
The Best Brownie Recipe features a blend of melted butter and semi-sweet chocolate morsels combined with sugar and eggs to form a luscious batter. Cocoa powder and a small amount of flour, salt, and baking powder are incorporated carefully to maintain a perfect fudgy consistency. The brownies are baked in a parchment-lined 9-inch square pan at 350°F for about 40 minutes, developing a chewy exterior with a moist, tender interior.
This recipe's texture can range from thick and gooey to fully set depending on baking time, providing options for different brownie preferences. They can be served as a simple treat, used in ice cream sundaes, or dipped in chocolate coatings after cooling. The recipe allows for customization by adding nuts or chocolate chips to enhance flavor and texture.
Using a metal pan is recommended to ensure even baking, as glass pans may result in undercooked centers without adjusting time. Cooling completely before cutting helps achieve clean squares, and chilling the brownies makes them easier to slice if a firmer texture is desired. The brownies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week and can be frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients. DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR.
- Pour batter into dish and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips according to preference, and consider adding extra chips or walnuts to the batter for added texture.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper or foil for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
- Prefer a metal baking pan to ensure even heat distribution; increase baking time if using glass pans.
- Avoid overmixing once dry ingredients are added to preserve tender brownie texture.
- Chill brownies to firm them up for easier cutting or serve warm for a soft texture.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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