The BEST Homemade Brownies
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
16 Brownies
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The BEST Homemade Brownies
Description
The recipe starts with melting bittersweet chocolate and salted butter together, then whisking in cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to form a smooth base. Eggs and vanilla are incorporated next, providing moisture and flavor. Flour and salt are carefully folded in to avoid over-mixing, preserving a dense yet tender structure. Chocolate chips added into the batter create melty chocolate bursts after baking.
Baked in a greased or parchment-lined square pan at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, the brownies develop a firm but not dry texture. A toothpick test ensures they come out mostly clean but with some moist crumbs attached. Cooling fully before cutting helps maintain their shape and texture.
This recipe adapts to pan size, with an 8x8-inch pan yielding thicker brownies and a longer baking time, while a 9x13-inch pan produces thinner brownies baked more quickly. These brownies pair well with a glass of milk or as a dessert treat.
The instructions advise not to overbake, which could dry out the final product. Storage in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh up to five days.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 3/4 cup butter cut into chunks, salted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 42g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g
- 3 egg room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 106g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a square 9x9" baking dish with a parchment paper sling or spray with baking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and butter. Microwave on high in 20-30 second bursts, stirring well between bursts of heat until melted and smooth. Whisk in cocoa powder.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking well to combine. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well either by hand with a whisk or using an electric mixer.
- Sprinkle the flour and salt over the brownie batter and gently stir it in with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread into the corners. The batter will be thick.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean with only a few crumbs attached. Be sure not to overbake.
- Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days on the counter or in the fridge.
Notes
- An 8x8-inch pan produces thicker brownies that need 40-45 minutes baking time.
- For thinner brownies, use a 9x13-inch pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Do not overbake; aim for a toothpick with a few moist crumbs to keep brownies tender.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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