4.9 from 84 votes
The Best Brownie Recipe
This brownie recipe combines melted butter with semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder to create a rich, fudgy texture with a deep chocolate flavor. The batter is gently stirred to avoid overmixing, which helps achieve a tender crumb and dense bite. Baked in a parchment-lined pan, the brownies develop a slightly chewy crust while remaining soft inside. Their versatility allows for additions like nuts or extra chocolate chips, and they can be enjoyed warm or chilled depending on preference.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
16
brownies
Calories:
324 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% 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.