Brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.

• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

• Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

• If using, fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness.

4. Bake the Brownies

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

• For fudgier brownies, bake closer to 25 minutes. For cake-like brownies, bake up to 30-35 minutes.

5. Cool & Slice

• Let the brownies cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour) before slicing.

• Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Nutritional Information (per brownie):

• Calories: 220 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 12g (7g saturated)

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 20g

• Cholesterol: 55mg

• Sodium: 85mg

Tips for Perfect Brownies:

✔ Use quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
✔ Do not overbake—slightly underbaked brownies stay fudgy.
✔ Let them cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
✔ Add nuts or swirls of peanut butter for extra texture.

Enjoy these rich, fudgy, and decadent brownies with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream!