Description
These Classic Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey. Made with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and chocolate chips, this easy homemade brownie recipe creates the perfect balance between a crackly top and a soft, gooey center. Perfect for dessert, coffee time, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and pour it into a mixing bowl.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold gently until the batter becomes smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges set and center remains slightly soft.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra richness, use high-quality cocoa powder. Avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy. You can add walnuts, pecans, or sprinkle sea salt on top for extra flavor. Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg