The Best Brownies Recipe Ever
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The Best Brownie recipe ever! These easy Homemade Brownies are made from scratch, featuring the perfect blend of chewy and fudgy brownies with a shiny, crackly top.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans optional
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to easily lift the brownies from the pan for final cooling and cutting. Set aside.
- Melt the butter, chocolate, and sugars. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cocoa powder and sugars and stir to combine and smooth.
- Make the brownie batter. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition to fully combine into the melted chocolate mixture before adding the next. Continue to stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in the salt, espresso powder, flour, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake. Bake until the brownies are set, the top is shiny and crackly, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool the brownies in the pan for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Lift the brownies out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper and cool on the wire rack.
- Cut and serve. Cut the brownies into 2-inch squares or your preferred size pieces and serve.
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Notes
- Recipe Variations
- Storage Tips
- To store. Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To freeze. Freeze the cooled brownies in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Super Fudgy Brownies - To make super fudgy brownies, substitute 4 ounces each of high-quality bittersweet and semisweet chocolate bars for the cocoa powder used in this recipe. Chop or break apart the chocolate bars and add to the melted butter. You may need to microwave for about 10 to 15 more seconds to melt the chocolate. I use Ghiradelli or Baker's chocolate bars and can generally find them in my local grocery stores.
- Super Fudgy Brownies - To make super fudgy brownies, substitute 4 ounces each of high-quality bittersweet and semisweet chocolate bars for the cocoa powder used in this recipe. Chop or break apart the chocolate bars and add to the melted butter. You may need to microwave for about 10 to 15 more seconds to melt the chocolate. I use Ghiradelli or Baker's chocolate bars and can generally find them in my local grocery stores.
- Frosted Brownies - Prepare my fudge icing recipe and pour over the warm brownies. As the brownies and icing cool, the icing will harden.
- Frosted Brownies - Prepare my fudge icing recipe and pour over the warm brownies. As the brownies and icing cool, the icing will harden.
- The Best Gluten-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute an equal amount of 1:1 gluten-free flour for baking.
- The Best Gluten-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute an equal amount of 1:1 gluten-free flour for baking.
- The Best Dairy-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute your favorite dairy-free butter substitute for the butter in this recipe. You can use canola oil, olive oil, or even melted coconut oil. Delish!
- The Best Dairy-Free Brownies Recipe - Substitute your favorite dairy-free butter substitute for the butter in this recipe. You can use canola oil, olive oil, or even melted coconut oil. Delish!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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