Best Ever Brownies
These Best Ever Brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey with a perfect crackly top and a melt-in-your-mouth center. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for beginner and seasoned bakers alike.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber Spatula
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Whisk
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature! perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per brownie)
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fiber: 2g
